Having already delivered samples of the asteroid Ryugu to Earth, Hayabusa2 will soon attempt one of the closest, riskiest ...

The discovery of all five nucleobases on Ryugu strengthens the idea that life’s molecular ingredients formed in space before ...

See multiple views from the Hayabusa2 spacecraft's touching down on asteroid 162173 Ryugu. Credit: JAXA/U. Tokyo/Kochi ...

Asteroids that orbit close to the Earth inevitably cause us some anxiety due to the even remote possibility of a collision. But their proximity also offers ample opportunities to learn more about the ...

What minerals within the grain samples from asteroid Ryugu that returned to Earth can teach scientists about this intriguing asteroid and the rest of the solar system? This is what a recent study ...

In 2020, the Hayabusa2 uncrewed spacecraft successfully returned small fragments from the near-Earth asteroid Ryugu, providing the first pristine samples from a carbonaceous asteroid. Grains from ...

The Japanese spacecraft Hayabusa 2 has successfully pulled off a second touchdown on the surface of the distant asteroid Ryugu. The risky maneuver saw the probe dive down to collect material that had ...

Nucleobases are essential components of DNA and RNA, which underpin life on Earth. Detecting them in uncontaminated extraterrestrial material helps researchers to understand how such compounds can ...

In Ryugu, scientists have found all five of the chemical bases that make up both the DNA and RNA codes. Share on Facebook (opens in a new window) Share on X (opens in a new window) Share on Reddit ...