The OSIRIS-REx mission
Mission accomplished! The OSIRIS-REx sample return capsule touched down on , with its precious asteroid sample. OSIRIS-REx marks Canada's first participation in an asteroid sample-return mission. Using Canadian instrument OLA, the spacecraft created a 3D map of Bennu's surface, allowing scientists to select a sample site. Canada will receive a portion of the asteroid material.
To know more about the mission
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OSIRIS-APEX
About the mission, its objectives and Canada's role.
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About OSIRIS-REx
Mission objectives, how the mission worked, about the spacecraft, its data sheet.
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Canada's role
The OLA instrument and its team, and scientists from Canadian institutions.
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Destination: Bennu
Bennu's location, size, composition, and scientific value.
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Information kit
News releases, media advisories, backgrounder, FAQ, images, videos, and infographics.
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Timeline
Overview of the mission's important dates.
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Mission news (archives)
What's new with the mission.
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Multimedia
Photos, videos and infographics.
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FAQ
Answers to frequently asked questions.
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Asteroid activities
Create craters, make your own asteroid, discover scientists' methods and test your knowledge about the OSIRIS-REx mission.