Bennu sample reveals solar system's original ingredients, possible watery history
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jun 27, 2024
A detailed analysis of rocks and dust from the near-Earth asteroid Bennu, collected by NASA's University of Arizona-led OSIRIS-REx mission, has unveiled significant discoveries. The OSIRIS-REx Sample Analysis Team found that Bennu contains the primary components that formed our solar system. The dust from Bennu is rich in carbon, nitrogen, and organic compounds, essential for life. The sam
A detailed analysis of rocks and dust from the near-Earth asteroid Bennu, collected by NASA's University of Arizona-led OSIRIS-REx mission, has unveiled significant discoveries. The OSIRIS-REx Sample Analysis Team found that Bennu contains the primary components that formed our solar system. The dust from Bennu is rich in carbon, nitrogen, and organic compounds, essential for life. The sam