OSIRIS-REx Tech – Taking Pictures of an Asteroid

The Osiris Rex mission, led by NASA, aims to explore the near-Earth asteroid Bennu, a remnant from the early Solar System. The mission utilizes the Osiris Rex Camera Suite (OCAMS) to capture images and data from Bennu. The spacecraft will travel for two years before reaching Bennu, where it will use its cameras to map and analyze the asteroid's surface. The mission's primary goal is to collect a sample from Bennu and return it to Earth for study. This will provide insights into the asteroid's composition and the history of the Solar System.

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