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NASA | Playing Tag With an Asteroid

NASA | Playing Tag With an Asteroid

Assessment

Interactive Video

Physics, Science

5th - 12th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

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Wayground Content

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The video explains a simple game concept and how it relates to the Osiris Rex mission, which aims to study the asteroid Bennu. The mission involves a sophisticated version of tag using the Touch and GO Sample acquisition mechanism (Tag Sam) to collect samples from Bennu. The process involves a robotic arm releasing nitrogen gas to gather loose material, which is then stored for return to Earth. The video also discusses the challenges of sampling in low gravity and the solutions implemented to overcome these issues.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary goal of the Osiris Rex mission?

To play a game on Earth

To study the asteroid Bennu

To explore Mars

To orbit the Moon

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of the Tag Sam mechanism on Osiris Rex?

To collect samples from Bennu

To navigate through space

To communicate with Earth

To launch the spacecraft

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the Tag Sam mechanism collect samples from Bennu?

By scooping with a shovel

By using a net

By drilling into the surface

By releasing nitrogen gas

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is landing on an asteroid like Bennu challenging?

Due to its magnetic field

Due to high gravity

Because of its atmosphere

Because of low gravity

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a potential risk of extended exposure to Bennu's surface?

Instruments overheating

Loss of communication

Increased gravity

Magnetic interference

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