The OSIRIS-REx mission
OSIRIS-REx marks Canada's first participation in an asteroid sample-return mission. Using Canadian instrument OLA, the spacecraft will create a 3D map of Bennu's surface, allowing scientists to select a sample site. Canada will receive a portion of the asteroid material.
What's new?
To know more about the mission
About OSIRIS-REx
Mission objectives, how the mission works, about the spacecraft, its data sheet.
Canada's role
The OLA instrument and its team, and scientists from Canadian institutions.
Destination: Bennu
Bennu's location, size, composition, and scientific value.
Information kit
News releases, media advisories, backgrounder, FAQ and images, videos, and infographics for the OSIRIS-REx mission.
Timeline
Overview of the mission's important dates and upcoming activities.
Mission news
What's new with the mission.
Multimedia
Photos, videos and infographics about the OSIRIS-REx mission.
FAQ
Answers to frequently asked questions.
Asteroid activities
Create craters, make your own asteroid, discover scientists' methods and test your knowledge about the OSIRIS-REx mission.
OSIRIS-REx tech: Mapping an asteroid with lasers
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