Early analysis of the asteroid Bennu sample returned by NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission has revealed dust rich in carbon, nitrogen, and organic compounds, all of which are essential components for life as ...

Update: A minibus spending package passed by the House of Representatives on January 8, 2026, effectively cancels the Mars Sample Return program by eliminating almost all funding for future missions.

Inorganic materials such as metals (e.g., iron, copper), alloys (e.g., steel, brass), and ceramics (e.g., silicon carbide, boron nitride) are often subjected to extensive mechanical and chemical ...