NASA has unveiled its first-ever asteroid sample return mission, with samples from the carbon-rich asteroid Bennu containing water molecules and clay minerals. Daniel Glavin, co-investigator for the mission, said the findings were far more than expected and the main sample chamber has yet to be opened. The mission marks a major milestone for NASA, with the findings to inform future asteroid exploration and research.
NASA Unveils Historic Asteroid Sample Return Mission, Showcasing Most Samples Ever Returned to Earth
NASA Unveils Historic Asteroid Sample Return Mission, Showcasing Most Samples Ever Returned to Earth