[Tree] Asteroid Bennu's composition and origins

Version 0.18 (2024-07-15 08:00:00.616000)

updates: New information about the composition and origins of asteroid Bennu

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Version 0.17 (2024-07-13 01:23:27.683000)

updates: New information about the composition and origins of asteroid Bennu

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Version 0.16 (2024-05-15 19:56:21.753000)

updates: New information about the composition of the asteroid samples

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Version 0.15 (2024-03-20 16:15:47.263000)

updates: Incorporated information about the Centennial Lecture Series event at Rowan University

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Version 0.14 (2024-03-19 23:08:16.244000)

updates: The analysis of the samples returned from Bennu by the OSIRIS-REx spacecraft reveals the presence of minerals never seen on Earth, including magnesium phosphate. The samples also contain glycine, a simple amino acid, and high levels of water-bearing minerals such as olivine, magnetite, carbonates, and sulfites. The presence of water-altered compounds called phyllosilicates and other hydrated and organic minerals suggests that Bennu has experienced multiple water-related episodes.

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Version 0.13 (2024-02-29 18:25:21.730000)

updates: Additional details about the success of the mission and the storage of the samples

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Version 0.12 (2024-02-25 20:06:40.046000)

updates: Additional details on the success of the mission and the storage of the samples

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Version 0.11 (2024-02-17 18:26:14.550000)

updates: The OSIRIS-REx mission has exceeded expectations by collecting double the amount of asteroid rubble than initially anticipated. The additional samples collected from Bennu will provide scientists with more opportunities to study the composition and history of the asteroid, shedding light on the formation and evolution of celestial bodies. The success of the mission has allowed NASA to exceed its mission goals and deliver a larger sample of asteroid material than expected. A catalog of OSIRIS-REx samples will be released this spring for ordering by the scientific community.

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Version 0.1 (2024-02-17 18:25:09.006000)

updates: Updated information on the success of the mission and the amount of asteroid samples collected

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Version 0.09 (2024-02-17 07:36:34.504000)

updates: Additional details on the sample return and analysis

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Version 0.08 (2024-02-16 21:06:01.124000)

updates: The OSIRIS-REx mission collected double the expected amount of asteroid rubble

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Version 0.07 (2024-01-21 11:26:33.003000)

updates: New information about the high-resolution image of asteroid material released

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Version 0.06 (2024-01-21 11:25:12.128000)

updates: New information about the high-resolution image of asteroid samples and its implications

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Version 0.05 (2024-01-21 11:24:44.452000)

updates: New findings and completion of sample analysis

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Version 0.04 (2024-01-21 11:23:37.581000)

updates: NASA successfully opens the canister containing the asteroid sample

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Version 0.03 (2023-12-16 08:42:10.446000)

updates: New information about the amount and composition of the collected asteroid samples

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Version 0.02 (2023-12-16 01:10:30.136000)

updates: NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission faces challenges in opening the asteroid sample container

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Version 0.01 (2023-11-15 08:09:48.239000)

updates: OSIRIS-REx mission successfully returns sample from asteroid Bennu

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Version 0.0 (2023-10-25 16:31:45.723000)

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