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Breathtaking First Look at the Contents of NASA's Bennu Asteroid Sampler!

After an arduous wait of over three and a half months since the OSIRIS-REx spacecraft triumphantly returned them to Earth, we've finally been granted the first high-resolution images of the precious contents from the Bennu asteroid sampler container. The unveiling was delayed by two stubborn fasteners that kept the sampler lid secure but were successfully opened on January 10.

On January 19, NASA unveiled these long-anticipated visuals, giving us a glimpse into the pristine remnants of our solar system's history. These samples, delicately collected from the 4.5-billion-year-old asteroid Bennu, are not just rocks and dust; they represent a narrative of our cosmos, potentially holding secrets about the origin of water and life on Earth.

Stay tuned as @science dive deeper into this cosmic treasure trove and unravel the mysteries of the universe!