NASA’s OSIRIS-REx Approaches Asteroid Bennu

The video discusses NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission, which aims to collect a sample from the asteroid Bennu and return it to Earth. The mission's approach phase involves navigating the spacecraft to Bennu, analyzing images, and preparing for potential hazards. The mission is significant as it will provide insights into the solar system's formation and the building blocks of life. The team is ready to adapt to challenges, such as the asteroid's shape, and plans to collect a sample in 2020, returning it to Earth by 2023.

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