"NASA's Groundbreaking Discovery: Bennu Asteroid Holds Abundant Carbon and Water"

NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission has provided initial findings from the sample of the Bennu asteroid, revealing carbon-rich black rocks and evidence of water trapped in minerals. The sample, collected in September, is being analyzed using various instruments, with scientists hoping to uncover information about the origins of the solar system and the potential for life. The team has 12 major hypotheses to explore, including the search for organic compounds and insights into the solar system's history. NASA plans to share portions of the sample with other institutions while preserving the majority for future research.