OSIRIS-REx Mission to Bennu Quiz

What is the primary mission objective of OSIRIS-REx?

• To explore the surface of Mars

• To map the surface of the Moon

• To bring back samples from the asteroid Bennu

• To study the rings of Saturn

Which spacecraft was the first to use the slingshot effect to reach another planet?

• Galileo

• Mariner 10

• Pioneer 10

• Voyager 1

What is one of the main benefits of using Earth's gravity to propel OSIRIS-REx?

• It provides a direct path to the asteroid

• It allows the spacecraft to travel faster than the speed of light

• It enables the spacecraft to land on Bennu

• It opens up trajectory options that use less fuel

How much does Earth's gravity increase the speed of OSIRIS-REx during the flyby?

• 12,000 miles an hour

• 5,000 miles an hour

• 8,500 miles an hour

• 10,000 miles an hour

At what altitude will OSIRIS-REx fly by Earth during its gravity assist?

• 20,000 miles

• 15,000 miles

• 10,700 miles

• 5,000 miles