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The Secrets of Bennu: OSIRIS-REx’s Monumental Asteroid Sample Return — Josh Universe
The OSIRIS-REx mission, NASA’s first-ever asteroid sample-return endeavor, has just delivered a treasure trove of information, shedding light on the secrets of asteroid Bennu. After a miles-long historic journey, OSIRIS-REx returned with a significant sample from the 1,650-foot-wide Bennu. This blog post explores the remarkable findings from this mission, highlighting the potential implications for understanding the origins of life and the formation of our solar system.
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Unveiling bennu's Mysteries
A Carbon-Rich Bounty: The preliminary analysis of the returned sample has revealed exciting insights. Bennu, a 4.5-billion-year-old asteroid, is rich in carbon-containing compounds. This makes the OSIRIS-REx sample the most significant carbon-rich asteroid ever brought to Earth.
