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Space Samples Returned to Earth Solve a Longstanding Mystery About Asteroid Bennu
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NASA researchers have successfully solved a years-long cosmic puzzle using physical samples brought back from the asteroid Bennu. Laboratory analysis revealed that the space rock's surface boulders contain hidden microscopic cracks, explaining how it dissipates heat and giving scientists a clearer understanding of our solar system's history.
NASA researchers have successfully solved a years-long cosmic puzzle using physical samples brought back from the asteroid Bennu. Laboratory analysis revealed that the space rock’s surface boulders contain hidden microscopic cracks, explaining how it dissipates heat and giving scientists a clearer understanding of our solar system’s history.