NASA collected a sample from an asteroid for the first time — here’s why it matters::NASA retrieved a sample from an asteroid for the first time, providing scientists with material to understand the early origins of the solar system.

  • astropenguin5@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    Oh cool, it’s finally back! I remember when it collected the sample, can’t wait to hear about all the stuff they find in the coming weeks and months

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      1 year ago

      It may take longer than that to get any good information. Especially when this will likely be studied for years to come.

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        1 year ago

        True, most of the really good and interesting stuff will take years, there will hopefully be initial findings sooner, more in the of months but you’re right that weeks is way too short