Some time ago the capsule containing the samples of the asteroid Ryugu collected by the probe Hayabusa 2 of JAXA (Japanese space agency). The analyzes that will be carried out over the next few months will allow us to know in detail the composition of that kind of asteroid with different implications.

The images of the samples of Ryugu collected by Hayabusa 2

In the past few days other images of the collected samples have been shown and now the JAXA has collected all those currently circulating in a single blog post. This allows users to have an overview of what has been collected and the results obtained from the mission to the asteroid Ryugu . However, we already know by now that it is a success.

We remind you that the probe made more than one sampling and the samples were separated in different chambers. This choice is also due to the possibility of collecting samples at different depths and by keeping them separate you can get an idea of ​​their different composition based on depth.

In Chamber A of the capsule Hayabusa 2 , la JAXA announced that they found “many particles larger than 1mm” . On the other hand, in Chamber C there are samples of larger dimensions than in A. We also remember that what is found in Chamber C was collected during the second touchdown : it is therefore material below the surface.

Other peculiarity of Chamber C is the presence of an object of artificial origin. It is not yet clear what the origin is (it is not alien, but part of the probe). According to the researchers it could be a part of the sampler of Hayabusa 2 “torn” from the bullet used for sample collection.