OSIRIS-APEX

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:satellite
gptkbp:arrivalAtApophis 2029
gptkbp:duration 18 months at Apophis
gptkbp:formerName gptkb:OSIRIS-REx
gptkbp:goal study effects of close planetary encounter on Apophis
observe changes after Apophis' close approach to Earth
investigate asteroid's structure and evolution
map surface and composition of Apophis
public engagement and education
study regolith and surface processes
support planetary defense research
test spacecraft operations near small bodies
gptkbp:homeInstitution gptkb:University_of_Arizona
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label OSIRIS-APEX
gptkbp:instrument gptkb:OCAMS
gptkb:OLA
gptkb:OTES
gptkb:REXIS
TAGSAM (not used at Apophis)
gptkbp:launchDate 2016-09-08
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Lockheed_Martin
gptkbp:missionCost approximately $200 million (extended mission)
gptkbp:missionType asteroid study
gptkbp:operator gptkb:NASA
gptkbp:period extended mission
gptkbp:primaryMission gptkb:OSIRIS-REx_(Bennu_sample_return)
gptkbp:principalInvestigator gptkb:Dante_Lauretta
gptkbp:reusedFrom gptkb:OSIRIS-REx_spacecraft
gptkbp:spacecraft Lockheed Martin-built
sample return spacecraft (modified)
gptkbp:status en route to Apophis (as of 2024)
gptkbp:target gptkb:asteroid_Apophis
gptkbp:website https://www.nasa.gov/osiris-apex/
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:OSIRIS-REx
gptkb:OSIRIS-REx_mission
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5