in transit Planetary Science
OSIRIS-APEX
→ Apophis Asteroid
Extended mission of OSIRIS-REx spacecraft, now heading to study asteroid Apophis during its close Earth approach in 2029.
Launch date
September 8, 2016
Operator
Launch provider
ULA Atlas V
Destination
Apophis Asteroid
Mission type
planetary science
Status
in transit
Mission overview
Extended mission of OSIRIS-REx spacecraft, now heading to study asteroid Apophis during its close Earth approach in 2029.
Frequently asked about OSIRIS-APEX
- When did OSIRIS-APEX launch?
- OSIRIS-APEX launched on September 8, 2016 aboard ULA Atlas V. Current status: in transit.
- What is OSIRIS-APEX's destination?
- OSIRIS-APEX is heading to Apophis Asteroid. Operated by NASA.
- Who operates OSIRIS-APEX?
- OSIRIS-APEX is operated by NASA with launch services from ULA Atlas V.