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University of Arizona-led asteroid mission reveals key findings
TUCSON, Ariz. (KVOA) — High carbon content and water were some of the biggest discoveries from preliminary findings from the asteroid Bennu.
The University of Arizona-led asteroid mission named OSIRIS-REx launched Sept. 8, 2016, and made its return just two weeks ago.
Today a panel was held by NASA to reveal and discuss the findings. In attendance was Dante Lauretta, OSIRIS-REx principal investigator, University of Arizona.
"As we peer into the ancient secrets preserved within the dust and rocks of asteroid Bennu, we are unlocking a time capsule that offers us profound insights into the origins of our solar system," said Lauretta.
The University of Arizona-led asteroid mission named OSIRIS-REx launched Sept. 8, 2016, and made its return just two weeks ago.
Today a panel was held by NASA to reveal and discuss the findings. In attendance was Dante Lauretta, OSIRIS-REx principal investigator, University of Arizona.
"As we peer into the ancient secrets preserved within the dust and rocks of asteroid Bennu, we are unlocking a time capsule that offers us profound insights into the origins of our solar system," said Lauretta.
https://www.kvoa.com/news/top-stories/university-of-arizona-led-asteroid-mission-reveals-key-findings/article_018b22a4-6859-11ee-bb4a-2306d13494b0.html