OSIRIS-REx TAG Trailer

Osiris Rex is set for NASA's most ambitious sample return since Apollo, targeting Bennu's Nightingale crater. The spacecraft has mapped Bennu's terrain in high resolution, preparing for a precise descent to collect samples. Using images for navigation, Osiris Rex will avoid hazards to reach the target site. After extensive preparation, the mission is ready to execute the touch-and-go sampling event.

What is the primary goal of the Osiris Rex mission?

• To return a sample from Bennu

• To map the surface of the Moon

• To explore the surface of Mars

• To study the atmosphere of Venus

Which crater was selected as the sample site for the Osiris Rex mission?

• Endurance Crater

• Nightingale Crater

• Eagle Crater

• Tranquility Crater

What has Osiris Rex captured across Bennu's surface?

• A stunning catalog of images

• A series of temperature readings

• A collection of soil samples

• A catalog of sound recordings

What technology does Osiris Rex use to navigate to the sampling site?

• Radar tracking

• Natural feature tracking

• Laser guidance

• Infrared mapping

What is the final step in the Osiris Rex mission before sample collection?

• Mapping the surface of Mars

• Descending to Bennu's surface

• Communicating with Earth

• Analyzing the atmosphere