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Several new studies on a near-Earth asteroid may reveal new information about our early solar system

The asteroid, named Bennu, contains sugars necessary for the development of life as well as a “gum-like” substance never before found on any space rock

Samples of Bennu were first delivered to earth in 2023 by NASA’s OSIRIS-REx spacecraft

Several new studies on a near-Earth asteroid are offering fresh clues about the early solar system.

Samples from the asteroid, named Bennu, were delivered to Earth by NASA’S OSIRIS-REx spacecraft in September 2023, per NASA . Scientists have since made “remarkable” discoveries while studying the sample.

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The scientists published their findings in three rece

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