Scientists Find Further Evidence Of Asteroid Bennu’s Origins

OSIRIS-REx sample return capsule.

Credit: NASA
Early research into the composition of the sample material from the asteroid Bennu that was returned to Earth by NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission further confirms the anticipated presence of prebiotic chemistry and compounds, plus a surprise—magnesium-sodium phosphate, which suggests Bennu may have long...
Mark Carreau

Mark is based in Houston, where he has written on aerospace for more than 25 years. While at the Houston Chronicle, he was recognized by the Rotary National Award for Space Achievement Foundation in 2006 for his professional contributions to the public understanding of America's space program through news reporting.

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