Utah State University's video: USU and Bennu: How USU s Space Dynamics Laboratory Helped NASA s OSIRIS-REx Mission

Under the leadership of the University of Arizona’s Lunar and Planetary Laboratory, NASA’s Origins, Spectral Interpretation, Resource Identification, Security-Regolith Explorer spacecraft (OSIRIS-REx) extended its articulated robotic arm October 20th, 2020 at approximately 6:12 pm EDT to collect debris, called regolith, from the surface of asteroid Bennu. SDL built the camera electronics for a three-camera suite onboard OSIRIS-REx named OCAMS. The onboard cameras SDL helped to build are known as PolyCam, MapCam, and SamCam. PolyCam enabled NASA to acquire images of Bennu from approximately 1.2 million miles away and assisted with the spacecraft’s navigation to the asteroid during approach. MapCam was responsible for searching the asteroid for a suitable place to collect the sample. MapCam also mapped Bennu and searched for outgassing plumes and other debris ejected from the asteroid. SamCam is a close-range camera that verified the sample acquisition and will image the sampling mechanism. ––––––––––– Since 1888, Utah State University established itself as a premier research institution known through the world for its intellectual and technological leadership. USU’s main campus is in Logan, with an additional 33 campuses and centers throughout Utah. As long as WiFi is available, you can be an Aggie anywhere through USU Online. USU competes in 16 NCAA Division I sports. Our student section, the HURD, is one of the loudest and rowdiest in the nation. The diehards become True Aggies by kissing on the block “A” on homecoming. Adrenaline junkies sled down Old Main hill between classes or rock climb outside. And everyone eats Aggie Ice Cream - even with a foot of snow on the ground. Highest Ranked Public University in the West - Forbes Magazine Lowest Tuition in the Nation - Forbes Magazine Best Online Bachelors Program - U.S. News & World Report There’s a place for you at Utah State. Join us. https://usu.edu/admissions/aggielife/ Follow Us FB: https://facebook.com/UtahState IG: https://instagram.com/USUAggielife TW: https://twitter.com/USUAggies USU is committed to a learning and working environment free from discrimination. For USU’s non-discrimination notice, see equity.usu.edu/non-discrimination.