The material can help scientists understand the origins of the Earth.

NASA collected a sample from an asteroid for the first time — here’s why it matters::NASA retrieved a sample from an asteroid for the first time, providing scientists with material to understand the early origins of the solar system.

  • Flying Squid@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    1 year ago

    It may take longer than that to get any good information. Especially when this will likely be studied for years to come.

    • astropenguin5@lemmy.worldEnglish
      4·
      1 year ago

      True, most of the really good and interesting stuff will take years, there will hopefully be initial findings sooner, more in the of months but you’re right that weeks is way too short