Unveiling the Enigmatic Composition of Asteroid Bennu: Surprising Insights from Pristine Samples

Scientists studying the material collected from the asteroid Bennu by NASA's OSIRIS-REx spacecraft have found evidence of carbon, water, and organic molecules, providing insights into the early solar system. The samples, retrieved from the outer lid of the sample capsule, consist of dark, rough-textured boulders. However, the presence of a mysterious blue hue and high amounts of magnesium, sodium, and phosphorus has puzzled the researchers. Two faulty fasteners are currently preventing access to the bulk of the collected sample, but initial findings suggest that the space rocks may contain more water than initially predicted. Further analysis and results will be shared in the coming months.