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Bennu/Ryugu Water Assessment

Bennu/Ryugu Water Assessment

resource assessment
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Direct sample analysis from both missions confirmed phyllosilicate minerals containing structurally bound water. This represents a validated water resource that can be extracted by heating to 300-800°C.
Body
Bennu, Ryugu
Resource
Hydrated minerals (bound water)
Assessment Method
Sample return analysis (OSIRIS-REx, Hayabusa2), orbital spectroscopy
Estimated Value
5-10% water by mass extractable at moderate temperatures

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