NASA | Playing Tag With an Asteroid

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.

What is the significance of studying asteroids like Bennu?

Why is the gravitational force on Bennu a concern for the Osiris Rex mission?