OSIRIS-REx: Media invited to NASA activities surrounding asteroid Bennu sample return
Media advisory
Longueuil, Quebec, — On , NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission is expected to deliver a sample from asteroid Bennu to Earth. This is Canada's first participation in such a mission.
Thanks to the Canadian Space Agency's contribution of the OSIRIS-REx Laser Altimeter (OLA), Canada will get a portion of the sample for study, thus becoming the fifth country in the world to ever receive extraterrestrial material.
NASA is inviting media to take part in events surrounding the asteroid Bennu sample return. Media accreditation is required for the following events:
| Event | Date of event | Accreditation |
|---|---|---|
| Capsule return rehearsal | Register online for Capsule return rehearsal by | |
| Pre-landing news conference and photo opportunity of recovery operations | Register online for Pre-landing news conference and photo opportunity of recovery operations by | |
| OSIRIS-REx sample capsule landing | Register online for OSIRIS-REx sample capsule landing by |
For more details, please consult the NASA media advisory.
Media interested in interviews with a CSA expert may contact the CSA's Media Relations Office.
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