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Scientists find life’s ‘building blocks’ in asteroid Bennu samples • Feb. 1, 2025, 6:19 AM ET (Astronomy Magazine)
NASA finds key molecules for life in OSIRIS-REx asteroid samples. Here's what that means • Jan. 30, 2025, 6:19 AM ET (Space.com)
NASA’s Asteroid Bennu Sample Reveals Mix of Life’s Ingredients • Jan. 29, 2025, 10:11 AM ET (NASA (.gov))
NASA to Brief Media on Asteroid Sample Mission Findings • Jan. 24, 2025, 8:16 AM ET (NASA (.gov))

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