[HTML][HTML] Overview of the search for signs of space weathering on the low-albedo asteroid (101955) Bennu
This paper summarizes the evidence for the optical effects of space weathering, as well as
the properties of the surface that control optical changes, on asteroid (101955) Bennu. First …
the properties of the surface that control optical changes, on asteroid (101955) Bennu. First …
Space weathering acts strongly on the uppermost surface of Ryugu
M Matsuoka, E Kagawa, K Amano… - … Earth & Environment, 2023 - nature.com
Returned samples from Cb-type asteroid (162173) Ryugu exhibit very dark spectra in visible
and near-infrared ranges, generally consistent with the Hayabusa2 observations. A critical …
and near-infrared ranges, generally consistent with the Hayabusa2 observations. A critical …
Comparison of optical spectra between asteroids Ryugu and Bennu: II. High-precision analysis for space weathering trends
Various natural effects gradually alter the surfaces of asteroids exposed to the space
environment. These processes are collectively known as space weathering. The influence of …
environment. These processes are collectively known as space weathering. The influence of …
Hydrogen abundance estimation and distribution on (101955) Bennu
Asteroids were likely a major source of volatiles and water to early Earth. Quantifying the
hydration of asteroids is necessary to constrain models of the formation and evolution of the …
hydration of asteroids is necessary to constrain models of the formation and evolution of the …
Geologic context of the OSIRIS-REx sample site from high-resolution topography and imaging
The OSIRIS-REx spacecraft collected a surface sample from Hokioi crater (55.8 N, 42.3 E;
diameter∼ 20 m) on the asteroid Bennu in 2020 October. We explore the geology of the …
diameter∼ 20 m) on the asteroid Bennu in 2020 October. We explore the geology of the …
Space-weathering induced changes in hydrated silicates: A multi-scale study combining visible/infrared spectroscopy and electron microscopy
Investigating the effects of space-weathering on primitive bodies is paramount in assessing
their composition and understanding their history. For this purpose, we conducted 40 keV …
their composition and understanding their history. For this purpose, we conducted 40 keV …
OSIRIS-REx Sample Analysis Plan--Revision 3.0
The Origins, Spectral Interpretation, Resource Identification, and Security Regolith Explorer
(OSIRIS-REx) spacecraft arrived at its target, near-Earth asteroid 101955 Bennu, in …
(OSIRIS-REx) spacecraft arrived at its target, near-Earth asteroid 101955 Bennu, in …
Boulder Diversity in the Nightingale Region of Asteroid (101955) Bennu and Predictions for Physical Properties of the OSIRIS‐REx Sample
The sample of asteroid (101955) Bennu was collected from the Nightingale sample site by
the Origins, Spectral Interpretation, Resource Identification, and Security–Regolith Explorer …
the Origins, Spectral Interpretation, Resource Identification, and Security–Regolith Explorer …
Geometry induced bias in the remote near-IR identification of phyllosilicates on space weathered bodies
Sample return missions Hayabusa2 (JAXA) and OSIRIS-REx (NASA) found evidence of
hydrated silicates on the surface of C and B-type asteroids Ryugu and Bennu. This detection …
hydrated silicates on the surface of C and B-type asteroids Ryugu and Bennu. This detection …
Visible–near-infrared observations of organics and carbonates on (101955) Bennu: Classification method and search for surface context
Abstract The OSIRIS-REx Visible and InfraRed Spectrometer (OVIRS) onboard the Origins,
Spectral Interpretation, Resource Identification, and Security–Regolith Explorer (OSIRIS …
Spectral Interpretation, Resource Identification, and Security–Regolith Explorer (OSIRIS …