Water molecules detected on the surface of asteroids for the first time

Scientists identified water on two main-belt asteroids, 7 Iris and 20 Massalia, using data from the now-defunct SOFIA airborne observatory.

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  1. Feb 15, 2024Water molecules identified on asteroids for the first time
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CNNLean Left· 955d ago

Water molecules found on asteroids thought to be ‘completely dry’

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Water molecules identified on asteroids for the first time

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Scientists detected water on the surface of an asteroid for the first time

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