Formation and evolution of carbonaceous asteroid Ryugu: Direct evidence from returned samples
T Nakamura, M Matsumoto, K Amano, Y Enokido… - Science, 2022 - science.org
Samples of the carbonaceous asteroid Ryugu were brought to Earth by the Hayabusa2
spacecraft. We analyzed 17 Ryugu samples measuring 1 to 8 millimeters. Carbon dioxide …
spacecraft. We analyzed 17 Ryugu samples measuring 1 to 8 millimeters. Carbon dioxide …
On the origin and evolution of the asteroid Ryugu: A comprehensive geochemical perspective
Presented here are the observations and interpretations from a comprehensive analysis of
16 representative particles returned from the C-type asteroid Ryugu by the Hayabusa2 …
16 representative particles returned from the C-type asteroid Ryugu by the Hayabusa2 …
The ESA Hera mission: detailed characterization of the DART impact outcome and of the binary asteroid (65803) Didymos
Hera is a planetary defense mission under development in the Space Safety and Security
Program of the European Space Agency for launch in 2024 October. It will rendezvous in …
Program of the European Space Agency for launch in 2024 October. It will rendezvous in …
The Winchcombe meteorite, a unique and pristine witness from the outer solar system
Direct links between carbonaceous chondrites and their parent bodies in the solar system
are rare. The Winchcombe meteorite is the most accurately recorded carbonaceous …
are rare. The Winchcombe meteorite is the most accurately recorded carbonaceous …
Noble gases and nitrogen in samples of asteroid Ryugu record its volatile sources and recent surface evolution
R Okazaki, B Marty, H Busemann, K Hashizume… - Science, 2022 - science.org
The near-Earth carbonaceous asteroid (162173) Ryugu is expected to contain volatile
chemical species that could provide information on the origin of Earth's volatiles. Samples of …
chemical species that could provide information on the origin of Earth's volatiles. Samples of …
Shapes, structures, and evolution of small bodies
Small bodies are among the best tracers of our Solar System's history. A large number of
space missions to small bodies (past and future) offer a unique opportunity to use these …
space missions to small bodies (past and future) offer a unique opportunity to use these …
Organic matter in the Asteroid Ryugu: what we know so far
Simple Summary Organic matter is an integral part of all living things on our planet, but
abiotic (not relating to life) organic matter can be found throughout the Solar System within …
abiotic (not relating to life) organic matter can be found throughout the Solar System within …
Martian moons exploration MMX: sample return mission to Phobos elucidating formation processes of habitable planets
K Kuramoto, Y Kawakatsu, M Fujimoto, A Araya… - Earth, Planets and …, 2022 - Springer
Martian moons exploration, MMX, is the new sample return mission planned by the Japan
Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) targeting the two Martian moons with the scheduled …
Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) targeting the two Martian moons with the scheduled …
Bright carbonate veins on asteroid (101955) Bennu: Implications for aqueous alteration history
INTRODUCTION Carbonaceous asteroids formed early in Solar System history and
experienced varying degrees of aqueous (water-rock) and thermal alteration. Most models …
experienced varying degrees of aqueous (water-rock) and thermal alteration. Most models …
Global-scale resha** and resurfacing of asteroids by small-scale impacts, with applications to the DART and Hera missions
We use a novel approach to model the entire cratering process resulting from impacts on
small, weak asteroids that uses shock physics code calculations directly. We found that …
small, weak asteroids that uses shock physics code calculations directly. We found that …