"NASA's Bennu Samples Suggest Remnants of Ancient Ocean World"

NASA's analysis of asteroid Bennu samples suggests they may have originated from an ancient ocean world, potentially laying the groundwork for life as we know it. The samples revealed large amounts of water and carbon, leading scientists to speculate that asteroids like Bennu could have delivered essential ingredients for life to Earth. Researchers believe Bennu was once part of a water-rich planet billions of years ago, with evidence suggesting similarities to materials found on Saturn's moon Enceladus. While not claiming proof of life, the findings could contribute to understanding life's origins, not just on Earth but potentially elsewhere in the universe, transforming our understanding of our place in the cosmos.
- Asteroid Bennu was once part of an “ancient ocean planet” Earth.com
- Asteroid sampled by NASA may once have been part of an ocean world New Scientist
- Sample From Distant Asteroid Shows Signs of Originating on Ocean World Futurism
- NASA's Asteroid Samples May Come from a Long-Lost Ocean World Scientific American
- First look of asteroid Bennu samples hints it could be remnant of ancient ocean world WION
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