NASA is eyeing an asteroid that’s bigger than a skyscraper

Bennu is rich in carbon and formed in the early stages of the solar system, over 4.5 billion years ago. Because of its ancient nature, the asteroid is considered a valuable celestial body for scientists as it may contain important information about the origin and evolution of rocky planets like Earth. Researchers believe that it may even contain organic molecules like those necessary for the origin of life, making it a particularly interesting target for scientific research.