Scientists looked at four silicate-rich asteroids using the FORCAST instrument to isolate the mid-infrared spectral signatures indicative of molecular water on two of them. The distribution of water on asteroids can shed light on how water was delivered to Earth. Future studies with the James Webb Space Telescope aim to expand this knowledge by examining more celestial bodies.

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Water molecules detected on the surface of asteroids for the first time

Scientists studied two asteroids rich in silicates. Water molecules were discovered either trapped in the glass formed from impacts or chemically bonded to other minerals.

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Scientists Discover Water Molecules On Asteroid Surface For The First Time

Findings can help determine how water distribution has evolved in Solar System, scientists say

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Water discovered on asteroid surface for first time ever

The water molecules were found trapped on the surface of silicate-rich asteroids, Iris and Malissa.

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Water Found On Asteroid Surface For The First Time

Astronomers have detected water molecules on the surface of asteroids for the first time, a surprising find given that the space rocks were thought to be “completely dry.”

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Water molecules found on asteroids thought to be ‘completely dry’

By Ashley Strickland, CNN (CNN) — Water molecules have been detected on the surface of asteroids for the first time, proving that these remnants from the formation of our solar system aren’t just dried-up space rocks. Astronomers believe that the impact of asteroids crashing into our planet may have helped deliver water and other elements to early Earth, so finding evidence of water on asteroids could support that theory, according to a new stud…

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Researchers have discovered water molecules on the surface of an asteroid for the first time, which could answer a big question about Earth.

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Astronomers just found water on an asteroid for the very first time

Scientists studied four asteroids that were rich in silicate, and found molecular water on two of them.

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Water detected on surface of asteroids for first time, thanks to defunct NASA mission

"Of particular interest is the distribution of water on asteroids, because that can shed light on how water was delivered to Earth," researcher Anicia Arredondo said.

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NASA data detects water on asteroids for the first time ever

American scientists first discovered water molecules on the surface of an asteroid. Since water is an important substance that life on Earth depends on, this discovery helps scientists understand how water is distributed within and outside the solar system, and to find places where life may exist.

美國科學家首次在小行星表面發現水分子。由於水是地球上的生命賴以維生的重要物質，這項發現有助於科學家了解水在太陽系內外如何分布，並尋找可能有生命存在的地方。

Water molecules detected on the surface of asteroids for the first time

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