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The OSIRIS-REx mission acquired spatially resolved visible-near infrared (VNIR) and thermal infrared (TIR) spectra across four candidate sampling sites on asteroid (101955) Bennu.

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Emma-Catherine Belhadfa, Neil E. Bowles, Katherine A. Shirley, Amy A. Simon, Victoria E. Hamilton, Hannah H. Kaplan
What
The OSIRIS-REx mission acquired spatially resolved visible-near infrared (VNIR) and thermal infrared (TIR) spectra across four candidate sampling sites on asteroid (101955) Bennu.
When
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 17:05:10 GMT · 5h 20m ago
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asteroid (101955) Bennu ·
Why
To quantify heterogeneity across a small body like Bennu, researchers explored remotely observed spectral data to draw conclusions about its mineralogical composition and key physical processes.
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The OSIRIS-REx mission has found measurable spectral heterogeneity on Bennu's surface, indicating variations in hydration and silicate composition across different sites. This research establishes a baseline for future laboratory analysis of returned samples, providing insights into the asteroid's broader compositional diversity and alteration history.

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