Farewell to Asteroid Bennu

The video tutorial covers the Osiris Rex mission to asteroid Bennu, detailing the sampling process, touchdown confirmation, and post-touchdown analysis. It describes the spacecraft's return journey to Earth, where the sample will be studied to understand the solar system's formation. The mission's success is highlighted by the safe collection and planned distribution of the asteroid sample to laboratories worldwide.

What was the predicted lateral offset during the TAG event preparation?

• 0.5 meters

• 3.5 meters

• 1.7 meters

• 2.0 meters

How long did Osiris Rex spend on the surface of Bennu during the TAG event?

• Approximately 12 seconds

• Approximately 3 seconds

• Approximately 6 seconds

• Approximately 10 seconds

What was observed by the Sam Cam camera after the TAG event?

• No changes on the surface

• Rocks and dust escaping the sampler head

• A smooth surface with no debris

• A large crater formed

When did Osiris Rex begin its return journey to Earth?

• June 15th, 2021

• July 20th, 2021

• April 7th, 2021

• May 10th, 2021

Where will the sample return capsule land on Earth?

• NASA's Kennedy Space Center

• Cape Canaveral

• Edwards Air Force Base

• Utah Test and Training Range