NASA's Asteroid Samples Reveal Unexpected Water and Carbon Composition

NASA's OSIRIS-REx spacecraft has collected asteroid samples from Bennu that contain both water and carbon, which are considered the "building blocks of life on Earth." The findings support the theory that asteroids like Bennu may have played a crucial role in the development of life on our planet. The samples, which include carbon-rich, hydrated clay minerals, are the largest carbon-rich asteroid samples ever delivered to Earth. The ongoing analysis of the samples is expected to provide valuable insights into the origins of life.