A first look at samples returned by the Hayabusa2 craft from the asteroid Ryugu has revealed it is rich in organic molecules that are the building blocks of life.
Asteroid Ryugu has a rich complement of organic molecules, according to a NASA and international team s initial analysis of a sample from the asteroid s surface delivered to Earth by Japan s Hayabusa2 spacecraft. 🔬 NASA’s Analyses of Asteroid Ryugu Sample From Japan’s Hayabusa2 Spacecraft Reveals Organic-Rich Molecules.