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Tour of Asteroid Bennu

Tour of Asteroid Bennu

Assessment

Interactive Video

Other, Physics, Science, History

5th - 12th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

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Wayground Content

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NASA's Osiris Rex mission reached asteroid Bennu, aiming to study and return samples. Initially thought to have a smooth surface, Bennu surprised scientists with its rocky terrain. The mission explored various boulders, each with mythological names, revealing Bennu's dynamic nature and connections to creation myths. Some boulders may have originated from asteroid Vesta, highlighting Bennu's complex history and composition.

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Explain the mythological references associated with the names of the boulders on Bennu.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What insights have scientists gained about Bennu's composition and history from the Osiris Rex mission?

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