Osiris Rex: The Return
Synopsis
75% of the samples collected from asteroid Bennu will be archived for future analysis by scientists.
Synopsis
NASA's Osiris-Rex spacecraft is set to return to Earth on September 24, 2023, after a seven-year mission to the asteroid Bennu. Scientists prepare for the arrival of a capsule containing samples that may reveal insights into the early solar system and the origins of life. The mission, which began in 2016, aims to analyze material that has remained untouched for 4.5 billion years. Initial analysis will take two years, with most samples archived for future research.
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Why Watch
- See how scientists prepare for a historic asteroid sample return.
- Find out what secrets the 4.5 billion-year-old samples may reveal.
- Meet the team behind NASA's largest sampling mission since Apollo.
Did You Know
- NASA's OSIRIS-REx spacecraft has been on a mission for over seven years.
- The capsule containing samples from Bennu is set to land on September 24, 2023.
- Bennu is one of the blackest objects in the solar system, covered with carbon material.
- 75% of the asteroid samples will be archived for future analysis.
- Bennu is classified as a near-Earth asteroid and poses a potential future risk to Earth.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is NASA's Osiris-Rex spacecraft due to reach Earth?
NASA's Osiris-Rex spacecraft is due to reach Earth on September 24th, 2023.
What is the asteroid Bennu known for?
Asteroid Bennu is known for being one of the blackest objects in the solar system and is covered with carbon material, which may provide clues about the origins of life.
How much of the sample collected from Bennu will be archived for future research?
Seventy-five percent of the sample collected from Bennu will be archived for future analysis.
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