Bennu Asteroid Sample Reveals Organic Compounds That May Hint at Life Beyond Earth https://ift.tt/k7Te4jL Bennu Asteroid Sample Reveals Organic Compounds That May Hint at Life Beyond Earth A sample from asteroid Bennu , delivered to Earth by NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission in 2023, has revealed a collection of molecules and minerals that play a fundamental role in biological processes. Organic compounds such as amino acids, nucleobases, and ammonia, along with minerals formed in saltwater, have been identified. The findings suggest that the necessary conditions for life may have …