Ryugu Asteroid
Ryugu — C-type near-Earth asteroid, 0.896 km. C-type diamond-shaped NEA. Hayabusa2 returned 5.4g of samples. Contains amino acids and liquid water inclusions — implications for origin of life. Estimated resource value $1.5 billion (illustrative).
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| Spectral type | C |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 896 m |
| Group | Apollo NEA |
| Assumed water content | 10 % |
| Assumed metal content | 3 % |
| Estimated value | $1.5 billion (estimate) |
| Known missions | Hayabusa2 (2018-2019, JAXA) - sample return |
Details
C-type diamond-shaped NEA. Hayabusa2 returned 5.4g of samples. Contains amino acids and liquid water inclusions — implications for origin of life.
⚠ Estimate, not a measurement. Resource valuations are transparent estimates (spectral / orbital / remote-sensing assumptions), not measured or market values. A confirmed value requires in-situ prospecting. For research and illustration only — not investment advice.
资源估值为透明的估算(基于光谱/轨道/遥感的假设),非实测、非市场价。真正可信的价值需实地勘探。仅供研究与示意,不构成投资建议。
资源估值为透明的估算(基于光谱/轨道/遥感的假设),非实测、非市场价。真正可信的价值需实地勘探。仅供研究与示意,不构成投资建议。
Sources / 数据来源
NASA JPL Small-Body Database (SBDB)