How Asteroid Bennu Stumped NASA Mission Planners

The video explores the Osiris Rex mission to asteroid Bennu, the smallest object ever orbited. It details the mission's objectives, including mapping Bennu's surface and collecting samples. The video highlights unexpected findings, such as hydrated minerals and dynamic activity on Bennu. Challenges in selecting landing sites due to large boulders are discussed, along with the implications of Bennu's fast rotation. The mission aims to provide insights into the nature of asteroids and the presence of water in the solar system.

Explain the importance of retrieving a sample from Bennu in pristine condition.

What unexpected features did scientists observe on Bennu's surface?

What challenges do scientists face when selecting a landing site on Bennu?