Scientists are digging into the hidden makeup of carbon-rich asteroids to see whether they could one day fuel space ...
Much remains to be known about the chemical composition of small asteroids. Their potential to harbor valuable metals, materials from the early solar system, and the possibility of obtaining a ...
Scientists are decoding fragile meteorites to uncover which small asteroids could become future treasure troves for space ...
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Itokawa, a spud-shaped, near-Earth asteroid, consists mainly of the minerals olivine and pyroxene, a mineral composition similar to a class of stony meteorites that have pelted ...
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Recent research suggests that small, carbon-rich asteroids could be invaluable economic and scientific resources, offering ...
OSIRIS-REx reveals gray asteroids reflect red or blue light differently due to sulfide minerals, offering clues to rocky body evolution in the solar system. It also enables future research. By having ...