Bennu's Odyssey: OSIRIS-REx Journey's Conclusion

Embark on a thrilling journey with the Origins, Spectral Interpretation, Resource Identification, and Security-Regolith Explorer, or OSIRIS-REx, spacecraft as it voyages to the near-Earth asteroid Bennu (formerly known as 1999 RQ36). Discover how OSIRIS-REx collected precious samples of rocks and dust from Bennu's surface, paving the way for groundbreaking scientific insights.

The culmination of this incredible mission is fast approaching, as the spacecraft prepares to return to Earth, scheduled for September 24, 2023. Witness the momentous event as OSIRIS-REx releases a capsule containing invaluable pieces of Bennu into Earth's atmosphere, followed by a dramatic parachute descent to the Department of Defense's Utah Test and Training Range. There, the dedicated OSIRIS-REx team will eagerly await the capsule's arrival, ready to unlock the secrets of the cosmos hidden within.
This mission promises to revolutionize our understanding of planetary formation, the origins of life, and the threat of potential asteroid impacts on Earth. Join us on this extraordinary scientific quest with OSIRIS-REx