earlier this month.The samples were onboard the spacecraft that was sent by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency on a 372-million mile round trip.After the samples landed back on Earth on December 5, scientists have now studied the rocks and soil that were recovered from the giant space rock.Japan Today reports that one piece of rock recovered measured one centimetre and showed evidence of being durable as it didn’t break while being handled.
Last week, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency revealed that some of the samples already examined from the probe contained sand-like granules.It is believed the sandy particles were from the top surface of the asteroid.The rockier sample was gathered after the spacecraft sent to retrieve samples.
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