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space-exploration2 years ago

"Unveiling Ancient Secrets: NASA Opens OSIRIS-REx Asteroid Sample Canister"

NASA successfully opens the canister containing dust samples from the asteroid Bennu, collected by the Osiris-Rex spacecraft in 2020. The samples, which landed in the Utah desert in September 2023, were initially challenging to retrieve due to trapped material within the canister's sampler head. After months of meticulous work, NASA's team removed the final fasteners, allowing access to the remaining dust. The samples will be photographed, weighed, packaged, and stored at Johnson Space Center for further study and potential research requests from institutions worldwide.

via NDTV|
#asteroid-bennu#astromaterials#nasa
space2 years ago

"NASA Unveils Abundant Bennu Asteroid Sample from OSIRIS-REx Mission"

NASA has successfully unlocked the capsule containing the Bennu asteroid sample, collected by the Osiris-Rex spacecraft and dropped in the Utah desert in September 2023. The sample, including dust and rocks up to about 0.4 inch, will be carefully removed and preserved for future research at Johnson Space Center in Houston. Unexpectedly, nearly 3 ounces of Bennu debris stuck on the outside of the capsule were also collected. Scientists hope the asteroid sample will provide valuable insights into the origins of our solar system.

via The Weather Channel|
#bennu-asteroid#nasa#osiris-rex-spacecraft
space2 years ago

NASA's Ongoing Struggle to Open Asteroid Sample Container Raises Questions

NASA is facing difficulties in opening the sample container from the asteroid Bennu, two months after successfully collecting rocks and dust from its surface. The Touch-and-Go Sample Acquisition Mechanism (TAGSAM) has presented unexpected challenges, with two fasteners unable to be removed using the current tools. NASA's team is working to troubleshoot the problem, but the constraints of the OSIRIS-REx glovebox, designed to prevent contamination, have complicated the process. Despite these challenges, NASA has managed to extract 70.3 grams of material from the TAGSAM, surpassing the initial goal of 60 grams and providing valuable insights into the composition of the asteroid.

via WION|
#asteroid-bennu#nasa#osiris-rex-spacecraft
space-science2 years ago

Unveiling the Enigmatic Composition of Asteroid Bennu: Surprising Discoveries and Clues to Life's Origin

Scientists studying the extraterrestrial material collected from the asteroid Bennu by NASA's OSIRIS-REx spacecraft have found hydrated, organic-rich remnants from the early solar system. The material is dark in color, consists of rough "cauliflower-like" boulders, and is rich in carbon and organic molecules. Initial spectral analysis shows a dominant blue signature, suggesting the presence of more water than expected. The material also contains high amounts of magnesium, sodium, and phosphorus, which puzzles the scientists.

via Livescience.com|
#asteroid-bennu#extraterrestrial-material#organic-molecules
space-science2 years ago

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.

via Yahoo Life|
#asteroid-bennu#carbon#extraterrestrial-material
science-and-technology2 years ago

Smithsonian Receives Asteroid Bennu Samples After Epic 200 Million Mile Journey

Fragments from asteroid Bennu, collected by NASA's OSIRIS-REx spacecraft after a 200 million mile journey, will be displayed at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History. The exhibit will include pristine dark rocks and dust from Bennu, as well as scale models of the spacecraft and rocket used in the mission. The samples already exceed the mission's goal of collecting 60 grams of debris, and early analysis has revealed an abundance of carbon and water molecules.

via Gizmodo|
#asteroid-bennu#nasa#osiris-rex-spacecraft
science-and-technology2 years ago

NASA's Asteroid Sample: Smithsonian's Acquisition and Biddeford's Historic Contribution

The Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History is set to receive samples of celestial material brought back by NASA's OSIRIS-REx spacecraft from the asteroid Bennu. The material, dating back to the birth of the solar system, will be divided among scientists for study, with a portion going on exhibit in the museum's Hall of Geology, Gems, and Minerals. NASA assures that the sample does not contain any living organisms. The spacecraft collected approximately 8.8 ounces of material during its mission, which will be analyzed at a laboratory in Houston.

via The Washington Post|
#asteroid-sample#nasa#origins-of-life
science-and-technology2 years ago

NASA Successfully Retrieves First Asteroid Samples, Safely Landing in Utah

NASA's Osiris-Rex spacecraft successfully released a capsule containing rocks and dust from asteroid Bennu, which landed near Salt Lake City, Utah. The sample, estimated to hold at least a cup of rubble, will be analyzed to better understand planet formation and potentially hazardous asteroids. The capsule will be transported to NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston for further examination and distribution to scientists worldwide. The mission marks the first American asteroid sample return in history and the end of a seven-year journey for the spacecraft. Bennu, about the size of the Empire State Building, is expected to come dangerously close to Earth in 2182.

via The Hill|
#asteroid-sample#bennu#nasa
science-and-technology2 years ago

"Revolutionizing Spider Silk Synthesis, Black Hole Appetites, and Osiris-Rex's Triumphant Return"

Scientists are exploring ways to produce spider silk without using spiders, genetically modifying silkworms to produce the silk instead. The Osiris-Rex spacecraft is set to deliver a sample capsule containing space rubble from the Bennu asteroid, providing insights into the origins of the solar system. A study suggests that bright coloration in primates may serve as a form of social communication. As climate change threatens the global economy, academics are debating between "green growth" and "degrowth" approaches. Astrophysicists propose that supermassive black holes consume surrounding matter more quickly than previously believed, by twisting space-time and devouring the accretion disk in a cyclical process.

via Phys.org|
#black-holes#climate-change#material-science
space2 years ago

Impending Asteroid Collision: NASA's Predictions and Monitoring

NASA predicts that asteroid Bennu has a slim chance of hitting Earth on September 24, 2182, with the potential to release as much energy as 24 nuclear bombs. While the chances of impact are very low, NASA's Osiris-Rex spacecraft is set to bring back a sample of dust from Bennu on Sunday, which could provide valuable insights into the formation of Earth and help improve our understanding of large Earth-bound asteroids. Studying Bennu is crucial as many city-killer-sized asteroids near Earth remain unknown, and NASA aims to enhance its forecasting of Near Earth Objects.

via Business Insider|
#asteroid-bennu#asteroid-impact#asteroid-study