The OSIRIS-REx Laser Altimeter (OLA) will provide a three-dimensional map of the asteroid's shape, which will allow scientists to understand the context of the asteroid's geography and the sample location. OLA is provided by the Canadian Space Agency in exchange for Canadian ownership of a portion of the returned asteroid sample.
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GSFC_20160811_OLA_m12334_OSIRIS_Rex
Date Created
August 11, 2016
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GSFC
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Robert Andreoli, John Caldwell, Adriana Manrique Gutierrez, Lisa Poje, Kel Elkins
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Goddard Space Flight Center
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