NASA’s Asteroid Bennu Could Cause A Global Catastrophe, Scientists Say
Bennu’s highly unlikely impact with Earth—which could happen in 157 years—could cause a global winter and drought, modeling ...
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Bennu isn’t likely to hit Earth — but if it did, here’s what would happen
The potentially hazardous asteroid Bennu probably won't hit Earth. But this study shows the damage a space rock of its size ...
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NASA offers best look yet at surface of space rock Bennu
Captured from orbit by the probe’s NavCam imaging tools, the photos give us an even better look at the debris-littered surface of Bennu. Don't Miss: Today’s deals: $679 Apple Watch Ultra 2 ...
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Scanning electron microscope images of trona found in samples of the asteroid Bennu. (IMAGE)
Scanning electron microscope images of trona found in samples of the asteroid Bennu returned by NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission. Trona is water-bearing sodium carbonate, also known commonly as soda ash.
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First glimpse at ancient asteroid rocks: NASA unveils images of Bennu contents
High-resolution images are accessible for viewing on the NASA website. The material from Bennu reached Earth on September 24, 2023, after being jettisoned by the OSIRIS-REx probe, about 66,489 ...
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What would happen if the OSIRIS-REx asteroid Bennu smashed into Earth in 2182?
Engaging articles, breathtaking images and expert knowledge Issues delivered straight to your door What would happen if Earth ...
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The Asteroid Bennu Has All the Building Blocks of Life
The asteroid Bennu contains all the materials needed for life. This backs up an old hypothesis that the building blocks of life came to Earth on an asteroid.
Scientists predict devastation if asteroid Bennu strikes Earth in 2182
The rocky object called Bennu is classified as a near-Earth asteroid, currently making its closest approach to Earth every ...
Historic asteroid sample reveals the ‘building blocks of life are in fact extraterrestrial in origin,’ scientists say
Scientists have detected organic compounds and minerals necessary for life in the samples collected by the OSIRIS-REx mission from a near-Earth asteroid named Bennu.
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Why Asteroid Bennu Stumped NASA Scientists
Asteroid Bennu wasn’t what NASA expected. Instead of a smooth surface for sample collection, OSIRIS-REx encountered a chaotic, rocky terrain that made its mission incredibly difficult. This video ...