NASA Explorers Season 6, Episode 2: Bennu’s Surprises

When it comes to space exploration, expect the unexpected. As OSIRIS-REx approached asteroid Bennu, scientists were surprised to find a loosely packed rubble pile. This week, #NASAExplorers get a closer look at Bennu and the surprises in store.

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Created by: James Tralie
Producers: James Tralie, Dan Gallagher, Lauren Ward, Katy Mersmann
Scientists: Dante Lauretta, Dani DellaGiustina, Mike Moreau
Engineers: Anjani Polit, Ryan Olds, Sandy Freund
Operations: Kenny Getzandanner, David Lorenz
Videographers: Rob Andreoli, John Philyaw, John Caldwell
Animation: Walt Feimer, Michael Lentz, Jonathan North, Adriana Manrique Gutierrez, Krystofer Kim, James Tralie, Bailee DesRocher, Jacquelyn DeMink, Lisa Poje
Sound Design: James Tralie
Data Visualization: Kel Elkins
NASA+ Executive Producer: Rebecca Sirmons

Credit: NASA
NASA Explorers Season 6, Episode 2: Bennu’s Surprises
NASA Explorers Season 6, Episode 2: Bennu’s Surprises
NASA Explorers Season 6, Episode 2: Bennu’s SurprisesNASA Explorers Season 6, Episode 2: Bennu’s Surprises
NASA Explorers Season 6, Episode 2: Bennu’s Surprises
NASA Explorers Season 6, Episode 2: Bennu’s Surprises
NASA Explorers Season 6, Episode 2: Bennu’s Surprises
NASA Explorers Season 6, Episode 2: Bennu’s Surprises
NASA Explorers Season 6, Episode 2: Bennu’s Surprises
NASA Explorers Season 6, Episode 2: Bennu’s Surprises
NASA Explorers Season 6, Episode 2: Bennu’s Surprises
NASA Explorers Season 6, Episode 2: Bennu’s Surprises
NASA Explorers Season 6, Episode 2: Bennu’s Surprises
NASA Explorers Season 6, Episode 2: Bennu’s Surprises
NASA Explorers Season 6, Episode 2: Bennu’s Surprises
NASA Explorers Season 6, Episode 2: Bennu’s Surprises
NASA Explorers Season 6, Episode 2: Bennu’s Surprises
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NASA Explorers Season 6, Episode 2: Bennu’s Surprises
NASA Explorers Season 6, Episode 2: Bennu’s Surprises
NASA Explorers Season 6, Episode 2: Bennu’s Surprises
NASA Explorers Season 6, Episode 2: Bennu’s Surprises
NASA Explorers Season 6, Episode 2: Bennu’s Surprises
NASA Explorers Season 6, Episode 2: Bennu’s Surprises