Discovery of water components on the surface of the asteroid "Ryugo"

The Hiabusa-2 probe on the surface of the Ryugo asteroid was discovered on oxygen and hydrogen atom structures that could become water under certain conditions.

The Japanese news agency Kyodo announced Wednesday (March 20th) that the composite spectrum of the probe had conducted a study revealing these chemical structures.

The Hayabusa-2 probe has been operating in the orbit of the Ryugo asteroid since June 2018. One of its tasks is to collect soil samples from asteroids and transport them to Earth, which would confirm the presence of aqueous components on its surface.

Japanese scientists believe that the study of the probe will help them solve the secrets of the spread of life in the universe.

Source: TASS