NASA Relaunches Spacecraft OSIRIS-APEx to Study Apophis
On 27th December, 2023, NASA announced that it has embarked on a renewed mission to study the asteroid Apophis, formerly known as OSIRIS-REx, by relaunching the spacecraft under the new name OSIRIS-APEx.
- The spacecraft, which initially conducted a seven-year journey to bring a sample of asteroid Bennu to Earth, is now on its way to explore the asteroid Apophis, presenting a unique opportunity for scientific investigation.
OSIRIS-APEx Mission
- OSIRIS-APEx, the relaunched spacecraft, will study Apophis immediately after its close approach in 2029.
- The mission aims to observe changes in Apophis' surface, alterations in its orbit, and potential seismic activity, offering insights into ....
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