Deposits found on a nearby asteroid point to salty water in the outer Solar System

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Deposits found on a nearby asteroid point to salty water in the outer Solar System

Asteroids that orbit close to the Earth inevitably cause us some anxiety due to the even remote possibility of a collision. But their proximity also offers ample opportunities to learn more about the universe. Ryugu, a 900-meter diameter asteroid in the Apollo belt, has recently proven useful in our search for signs of life's precursors elsewhere in our Solar System. A team of researchers has found evidence of salt minerals in samples recovered …

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New study finds Ryugu asteroid once had liquid saltwater

Another asteroid is giving up its secrets. At the end of January NASA found that asteroid Bennu contained 10,000 organic chemicals. Now Japanese scientists studying rare samples from the asteroid 162173 Ryugu have discovered several types of salt crystals amongst the dust. The crystals help tell a story that Ryugu once belonged to a larger celestial body in the outer solar system—and this parent body hosted warm salty water. Today, Ryugu is a 90…

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The exploration of near-Earth asteroids not only arouses concerns about the risk of collisions, but also offers invaluable opportunities to better understand our solar system. In this context, the asteroid Ryugu, with a diameter of 900 metres and located in the Apollo asteroid belt, has revealed important findings that reinforce the search for signs of life precursors elsewhere in the cosmos. Researchers at Kyoto University have discovered the p…

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Asteroid Ryugu samples suggest presence of salty water in outer solar system - Science Tech Updates

Asteroids that orbit close to the Earth inevitably cause us some anxiety due to the even remote possibility of a collision. But their proximity also offers ample opportunities to learn more about the universe. Ryugu, a 900-meter diameter asteroid in the Apollo belt, has recently proven useful in our search for signs of life’s precursors […] The post Asteroid Ryugu samples suggest presence of salty water in outer solar system appeared first on Sc…