Near-Earth Asteroid - Mission Animation
2,342 views · Published 12 May 2013 · 1:11 · Indexed 21 October 2026
Channel: NASA Video · 2013 · Science & Technology
This concept animation shows astronauts in the Space Exploration Vehicle docking with a near-Earth asteroid, performing a spacewalk, and returning to Earth in the Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle. This future journey will answer compelling science questions about the solar systemâs formation and Earthâs water and organics. It will increase our understanding of the threat of an asteroid impact and ability to mitigate such an event, and enable exploration of the moon, Mars and beyond.
