NASA, Bennu and asteroid

NASA finds key molecules for life in OSIRIS-REx asteroid samples. Here's what that means
There are 20 amino acids that create the proteins required for life on our planet — and scientists have now found exactly 14 of them on an asteroid millions of miles away. The asteroid in question, named Bennu, was the focus of a very dreamy NASA mission called OSIRIS-REx that launched in 2016.
Building blocks of life found in samples from asteroid Bennu
Rock and dust samples retrieved by NASA from the asteroid Bennu exhibit some of the chemical building blocks of life, according to research that provides some of the best evidence to date that such space rocks may have seeded early Earth with the raw ingredients that fostered the emergence of living organisms.
Bennu Asteroid Contains Material Needed for Life, NASA Mission Finds
The discovery supports the theory that asteroids seeded life on Earth.
NASA Confirms Bennu Asteroid Holds Key Buildings Block To Life
A capsule carrying about a half cup of dust and rocks from an ancient asteroid named Bennu landed in the Utah desert in 2023. The samples were collected by NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission, which sent a probe to rendezvous with Bennu in outer space.
Scientists discover traces of life in NASA asteroid samples
Scientists have discovered traces of organic compounds in asteroid samples brought back by NASA, a finding that could suggest essential building blocks of life were distributed throughout the solar system.
Asteroids like Bennu may have ‘delivered’ building blocks for life to Earth — Understanding NASA's new discovery
The latest discovery, unveiled by the NASA on January 29, came as a bit of a surprise and posed many exciting questions such as “Why didn't life form on Bennu?”
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NASA's Hunt for Alien Life: The Outer Solar System’s Best Candidates
Could extraterrestrial life exist beyond Mars?  Join NASA’s search for alien life in the outer solar system as we explore the moons of gas and ice giants! From Europa’s hidden oceans to Titan’s ...
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Best Lego space sets 2025: NASA sets, spaceships and more
The best Lego space sets you can currently buy include realistic NASA-branded rockets and fun modular space stations for kids. Space is a big theme for Lego, and it only seems to be growing.
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A NASA astronaut may have just taken the best photo from space—ever
People who appreciate good astrophotography will no doubt be familiar with the work of Don Pettit, a veteran NASA astronaut who ... Pettit's streaky image may be the best picture ever taken ...
4 Ways NASA Is Using AI For Space Exploration
Artificial intelligence is making a huge splash now, but NASA saw its potential long ago. Here are four ways AI is helping ...
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NASA exploring 2 options to lower costs, speed up Mars Sample Return mission
What we wanted to do was to give them the best possible options." He said the Senate currently is budgeting $200 million for ongoing development of the Mars Sample Return mission in NASA's fiscal ...
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NASA Will Let Trump Decide How to Bring Mars Rocks to Earth
said NASA officials under Mr. Trump’s administration would most likely be able to make a decision sometime next year. “What we wanted to do was to give them the best possible options so that t ...
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NASA spacesuits are white to protect astronauts from solar radiation
NASA didn't always have white spacesuits ... And that's the key because out there, spacesuits have to be highly reflective. And the best color for that isn't silver, it's white.
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The moon beckons once again, and this time NASA wants to stay
Warning: This graphic requires JavaScript. Please enable JavaScript for the best experience. Your browser does not support the video element. The moon NASA is seeking ...