What has NASA's OSIRIS-REx discovered around the asteroid Bennu?

The video discusses the OSIRIS-REx mission to asteroid Bennu, the smallest object ever orbited. The mission aims to map Bennu's surface and return a sample to Earth. Initial findings include hydrated materials, suggesting water presence. Challenges include selecting safe landing sites due to large boulders. Bennu's dynamic activity, such as ejection events, was unexpected. The mission continues to explore Bennu's surface and prepare for sample collection.

Explain the importance of retrieving a sample from Bennu in pristine condition.

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What implications do the findings of hydrated materials on Bennu have for our understanding of asteroids?

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What challenges do scientists face when selecting a landing site on Bennu?

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