The OVIRS Instrument, Wrapped in Protective Covering (IMAGE)

University of Arizona

The OVIRS Instrument, Wrapped in Protective Covering

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The OSIRIS-REx Visible and Infrared Spectrometer (OVIRS) will measure visible and near infrared light from the asteroid Bennu, which can be used to identify water and organic materials.

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NASA/GSFC/Bill Hrybyk

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