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OSIRIS-REx 101: Brush up on the basics before Bennu's sample touches down
Learn about the asteroid, the spacecraft and the people starring in this historic mission.

Bennu Bash: How to host a watch party with OSIRIS-REx-themed music, food and more
Let NASA take care of the entertainment while you whip up some Sample Return cakes, Asteroid Belt Bacon and other mission-themed nibbles... read more
Build your own spacecraft with the OSIRIS-REx papercraft kit
The excitement of OSIRIS-REx's return mission isn't limited to scientists. And neither is the fun. Children and adults alike can get into... read more
Young explorers can be scientists for a day at Children's Museum Tucson event
An afternoon of special activities will give children a taste of what scientists will be doing with the material from asteroid Bennu. read more
A new Forever stamp commemorates the Bennu sample delivery
The U.S. Postal Service is commemorating the delivery of the sample, from the asteroid Bennu, with a new Forever stamp. read more

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Which of these questions do scientists hope to answer with help from the sample from the asteroid Bennu?

8%A. How did Earth's oceans get their water?

5%B. Did asteroids deliver molecules to Earth that gave rise to life as we know it?

2%C. Are we alone in the universe?

86%D. All of the above

Total of 126 votes

Correct answer

D. After more than 20 years of mission planning and execution, the sample return is set to launch decades more of scientific research.

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The OSIRIS-REx coloring book – starring Bennu, Wilbur, Dante and Dani – tells the story of the OSIRIS-REx mission from launch to sample return to its next destination.

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