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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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Who
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 28m ago
Where
asteroid (101955) Bennu ·
Why
To quantify heterogeneity across a small body like Bennu, researchers explored remotely observed spectral data to draw conclusions about mineralogical composition and key physical processes driving surface variability.
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Analysis of the spectral data from Bennu's surface reveals measurable spectral heterogeneity, indicating differences in hydration indicators and silicate band positions across the asteroid.
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5 events in this thread- Health & Science5h 28m agoThe OSIRIS-REx mission acquired spatially resolved visible-near infrared (VNIR) and thermal infrared (TIR) spectra across four candidate sampling sites on asteroid (101955) Bennu.Open article
- Health & Science5h 28m agoThe OSIRIS-REx mission acquired spatially resolved visible-near infrared (VNIR) and thermal infrared (TIR) spectra across four candidate sampling sites on asteroid (101955) Bennu.Open article
- Health & Science5h 28m agoThe OSIRIS-REx mission acquired spatially resolved visible-near infrared (VNIR) and thermal infrared (TIR) spectra across four candidate sampling sites on asteroid (101955) Bennu.Open article
- Health & Science5h 28m agoThe OSIRIS-REx mission acquired spatially resolved visible-near infrared (VNIR) and thermal infrared (TIR) spectra across four candidate sampling sites on asteroid (101955) Bennu.Open article
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