Asteroid Bennu Samples Offer New Insights into Early Solar System Formation

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Published: 2026-10-24T17:46:00Z
Category: science
Source: Beyond.com / ScienceDaily (citing ETH Zurich)
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Chemical analysis of samples from asteroid Bennu suggests it formed from a mix of inner and outer Solar System materials, challenging prior theories. This discovery indicates Jupiter played a significant role in shaping Bennu's formation, providing crucial insights into the early development of our solar system.

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