NASA's OSIRIS-REx spacecraft launched in 2020 to collect samples from the carbon-rich asteroid Bennu, which may reveal clues about the solar system's origins.
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NASA's OSIRIS-REx spacecraft launched in 2020 to collect samples from the carbon-rich asteroid Bennu, which may reveal clues about the solar system's origins.
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NASA's OSIRIS-REx spacecraft launched in 2020 to collect samples from the asteroid Bennu. The mission aimed to gather material from the asteroid's surface, which is rich in carbon and may provide insights into the solar system's origins. Director Terri Randall follows the team, including scientists like Coralie Adam and Patrick Michel, as they tackle engineering challenges during the spacecraft's approach. Successful sample collection could enhance understanding of the building blocks of life and Earth's early history.
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Why Watch
- Follow the OSIRIS-REx mission to Bennu.
- See how NASA tackles space sample collection.
- Meet the team behind the asteroid mission.
Did You Know
- The OSIRIS-REx spacecraft launched in 2020.
- Bennu is a carbon-rich asteroid that may hold clues to solar system origins.
- The documentary has a runtime of 53 minutes.
- The mission was managed by NASA.
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What mission did the OSIRIS-REx spacecraft undertake?
The OSIRIS-REx spacecraft launched on a mission to collect samples from the asteroid Bennu.
What is the significance of the asteroid Bennu?
Bennu is a carbon-rich body that may hold clues to the origins of the solar system.
Who managed the OSIRIS-REx mission?
The OSIRIS-REx mission was managed by NASA.
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