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Meteorites: A Geologic Map Of The Asteroid Belt

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Planetesimal Impact Vapor Plumes and Nebular Shocks Form Chondritic Mixtures

Meteorites & Asteroids

Planetesimal Impact Vapor Plumes and Nebular Shocks Form Chondritic Mixtures

Mid-infrared Absorption Spectra and Mass Absorption Coefficients for 23 Chondrites: Dependence On Composition and Grain Size

Meteorites & Asteroids

Mid-infrared Absorption Spectra and Mass Absorption Coefficients for 23 Chondrites: Dependence On Composition and Grain Size

A Case Study of Interstellar Material Delivery: Alpha Centauri

Alpha Centauri

A Case Study of Interstellar Material Delivery: Alpha Centauri

JWST Reveals Varied Origins Between Jupiter’s Irregular Satellites

Icy Worlds

JWST Reveals Varied Origins Between Jupiter’s Irregular Satellites

The Current Cratering Rate on the Regular Satellites of Jupiter, Saturn, and Uranus

Icy Worlds

The Current Cratering Rate on the Regular Satellites of Jupiter, Saturn, and Uranus

Pristine Asteroid Samples Reveal Secrets Of The Ancient Solar System

Astrochemistry

Pristine Asteroid Samples Reveal Secrets Of The Ancient Solar System

Exploring The Mysteries Of Asteroid Bennu

Astrochemistry

Exploring The Mysteries Of Asteroid Bennu

Dust From asteroid Bennu: Building Blocks Of Life And Possible Habitats Were Widespread In Our Solar System

Astrochemistry

Dust From asteroid Bennu: Building Blocks Of Life And Possible Habitats Were Widespread In Our Solar System

Traces Of Ancient Brine Discovered On Asteroid Bennu Contain Minerals Crucial To Life

Astrochemistry

Traces Of Ancient Brine Discovered On Asteroid Bennu Contain Minerals Crucial To Life

Asteroid Bennu Sample Reveals A Mix Of Life’s Ingredients

Astrochemistry

Asteroid Bennu Sample Reveals A Mix Of Life’s Ingredients

An Estimate Of Resident Time Of The Oort Cloud New Comets In Planetary Region

Comets and Asteroids

An Estimate Of Resident Time Of The Oort Cloud New Comets In Planetary Region

NASA Media Briefing On OSIRIS-REx Asteroid Sample Mission Findings

Sample Return

NASA Media Briefing On OSIRIS-REx Asteroid Sample Mission Findings

The Rapid Formation of Macromolecules in Irradiated Ice of Protoplanetary Disk Dust Traps

Astrochemistry

The Rapid Formation of Macromolecules in Irradiated Ice of Protoplanetary Disk Dust Traps

Chicxulub Asteroid Impact Sulfur Release Was Less Lethal In Dinosaur Extinction

Impact events

Chicxulub Asteroid Impact Sulfur Release Was Less Lethal In Dinosaur Extinction

Survival and Transfer of Microorganisms Beyond the Earth: To What Extent are Microorganisms Tolerant to External Influences?

Panspermia

Survival and Transfer of Microorganisms Beyond the Earth: To What Extent are Microorganisms Tolerant to External Influences?

Production of Linear Alkanes via the Solid-state Hydrogenation of Interstellar Polyynes

Astrochemistry

Production of Linear Alkanes via the Solid-state Hydrogenation of Interstellar Polyynes

Exchange Of Meteorites Between The Terrestrial Planets And The Moon

Meteorites & Asteroids

Exchange Of Meteorites Between The Terrestrial Planets And The Moon

Study Reveals Origins Of Lunar Water And Its Connection To Earth’s Early History

Astrochemistry

Study Reveals Origins Of Lunar Water And Its Connection To Earth’s Early History

Massive Volcanic Eruptions Did Not Cause The Extinction Of Dinosaurs

Extinction events

Massive Volcanic Eruptions Did Not Cause The Extinction Of Dinosaurs