OSIRIS-REx and Asteroid Bennu Exploration

What is the primary goal of the OSIRIS-REx mission?

• To observe the Sun's activity

• To explore the outer planets

• To collect samples from the Moon

• To study the asteroid Bennu

Why are Bennu's samples considered unique compared to meteorites?

• They are larger in size

• They are from a different solar system

• They are uncontaminated and have known origins

• They contain more metal

What is one of the key research focuses on Bennu's samples?

• To find new elements

• To understand the asteroid's mineralogy and composition

• To measure the asteroid's temperature

• To determine the asteroid's orbit

What potential role does Bennu have in Earth's history?

• It created the Earth's atmosphere

• It formed the Earth's core

• It caused the extinction of dinosaurs

• It may have delivered water and organic materials to Earth

Which advanced technique is used to analyze Bennu's samples?

• Ultrasound imaging

• Electron microscopy

• Magnetic resonance imaging

• Infrared spectroscopy