Searching for Earth’s Trojan Asteroids

The video discusses NASA's Osiris Rex mission to the asteroid Bennu, a primitive object from the solar system's birth. The mission aims to orbit Bennu and return a sample. It also explores Earth's Lagrangian point L4, where gravitational forces allow objects to remain trapped. The video speculates on the existence of Earth Trojans, similar to those found at Jupiter's L4. Osiris Rex will begin scanning for these objects on February 9th.

What is the primary objective of the Osiris Rex mission?

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Describe the significance of the Lagrangian point L4 in the context of the Osiris Rex mission.

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What are Earth Trojans and why are they important to the Osiris Rex mission?

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What types of materials is Osiris Rex expected to find at L4?

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Explain the process that Osiris Rex will undertake once it reaches Bennu.

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