Asteroid Bennu’s Surprises | NASA's OSIRIS-REx Mission

Asteroid Bennu’s Surprises | NASA's OSIRIS-REx Mission

When it comes to space exploration, expect the unexpected. As NASA's OSIRIS-REx spacecraft approached asteroid Bennu, scientists were surprised to find a loosely packed rubble pile. We have a closer look at Bennu and the surprises in store.

Find more information about NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission at:

https://www.nasa.gov/osiris-rex

University of Arizona's OSIRIS-REx Mission Page: http://www.asteroidmission.org

Video Credit: NASA

Created by: James Tralie

Producers:  James Tralie, Dan Gallagher, Lauren Ward, Katy Mersmann

Scientists: Dante Lauretta, Dani DellaGiustina, Mike Moreau

Engineers: Anjani Polit, Ryan Olds, Sandy Freund

Operations: Kenny Getzandanner, David Lorenz

Videographers: Rob Andreoli, John Philyaw, John Caldwell

Animation: Walt Feimer, Michael Lentz, Jonathan North, Adriana Manrique Gutierrez, Krystofer Kim, James Tralie, Bailee DesRocher, Jacquelyn DeMink, Lisa Poje

Sound Design: James Tralie

Data Visualization: Kel Elkins

NASA+ Executive Producer: Rebecca Sirmons

Duration: 23 minutes

Release Date: Nov. 16, 2023

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