Flight Opportunities
Origins - Spectral Interpretation - Resource Identification - Security - Regolith Explorer (OSIRIS-Rex) Low-Gravity Regolith Sampling Tests
Project Description
Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company (LMSSC) is partnered with Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) and the University of Arizona for the New Frontiers III OSIRIS-REx (Origins, Spectral Interpretation, Resource Identification, and Security Regolith Explorer) mission. OSIRIS-REx will collect a sample of an asteroid with a gas fluidization approach.
More »Anticipated Benefits
This flight opportunity will test 5 sampler head regolith combination/flight to determine sample collection in low gravity Missions to sample asteroids e.g. OSIRIS-REx, and to sample comet nuclei
More »Primary U.S. Work Locations and Key Partners
| Organizations Performing Work | Role | Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lockheed Martin Inc. | Lead Organization | Industry | Palo Alto, California |
| University of Arizona | Supporting Organization | Academia | Tucson, Arizona |
Primary U.S. Work Locations
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Arizona
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Colorado
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