Tour of Asteroid Bennu

NASA's Osiris Rex mission reached asteroid Bennu, aiming to study and return samples. Initially thought to have a smooth surface, Bennu surprised scientists with its rocky terrain. The mission explored various boulders, each with mythological names, revealing Bennu's dynamic nature and connections to creation myths. Some boulders may have originated from asteroid Vesta, highlighting Bennu's complex history and composition.

Explain the mythological references associated with the names of the boulders on Bennu.

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What insights have scientists gained about Bennu's composition and history from the Osiris Rex mission?

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