Curation/Sampler
2023
- Yamaguchi et al., Insight into multi-step geological evolution of C-type asteroids from Ryugu particles, Nature Astronomy, (2023-03-20), doi.org/10.1038/s41550-023-01925-x
- Potiszil et al., Insights into the formation and evolution of extraterrestrial amino acids from the asteroid Ryugu., Nature Communications, (2023-03-17), doi.org/10.1038/s41467-023-37107-6
- McCain et al., Early fluid activity on Ryugu inferred by isotopic analyses of carbonates and magnetite, Nature Astronomy, (2023-01-12), doi.org/10.1038/s41550-022-01863-0
- Loizeau et al., Constraints on Solar System early evolution by MicrOmega analysis of Ryugu carbonates, Nature Astronomy, (2023-01-12), doi.org/10.1038/s41550-022-01870-1
2022
- Greenwood et al., Oxygen isotope evidence from Ryugu samples for early water delivery to Earth by CI chondrites., Nature Astronomy, (2022-12-19), doi.org/10.1038/s41550-022-01824-7
- Nakato et al., Ryugu particles found outside the Hayabusa2 sample container., Geochem. J., (2022-10-21), doi.org/10.2343/geochemj.GJ22017
- Liu et al., Incorporation of 16O-rich anhydrous silicates in the protolith of highly hydrated asteroid Ryugu., Nature Astronomy, (2022-09-01), doi.org/10.1038/s41550-022-01762-4
- Ito et al., A pristine record of outer Solar System materials from asteroid Ryugu’s returned sample., Nature Astronomy, (2022-08-15), doi.org/10.1038/s41550-022-01745-5
- Cho et al., Development of a multispectral stereo-camera system comparable to Hayabusa2 optical navigation camera (ONC-T) for observing samples returned from asteroid (162173) Ryugu., Planet. Space Sci., (2022-07-30), doi.org/10.1016/j.pss.2022.105549
- Sakamoto et al., Environmental assessment in the prelaunch phase of Hayabusa2 for safety declaration of returned samples from the asteroid (162173) Ryugu: background monitoring and risk management during development of the sampler system., Earth Planets Space 74, 90, (2022-06-10), doi.org/10.1186/s40623-022-01628-z
- Nakamura E. et al., On the origin and evolution of the asteroid Ryugu: A comprehensive geochemical perspective., Proceedings of Japan Academy Series B, (2022-06-10), doi.org/10.2183/pjab.98.015
- Riu et al., Calibration and performances of the MicrOmega instrument for the characterization of asteroid Ryugu returned samples., Rev Scient. Inst., (2022-05-25), doi.org/10.1063/5.0082456
- Miura et al., The GAs Extraction and Analyses system (GAEA) for immediate extraction and measurements of volatiles in the Hayabusa2 sample container., Earth Planets Space 74, 76 (17 pp)., (2022-05-24), doi.org/10.1186/s40623-022-01638-x
- Tachibana et al., Pebbles and sand on asteroid (162173) Ryugu: In situ observation and particles returned to Earth., Science, (2022-02-10), doi.org/10.1126/science.abj8624
2021
2020
- Takano et al., Chemical assessment of the explosive chamber in the projector system of Hayabusa2 for asteroid sampling., Earth Planets Space 72, 97, (2020-07-11), doi.org/10.1186/s40623-020-01217-y
2017
2016
- Okazaki et al., Hayabusa2 Sample Catcher and Container: Metal-Seal System for Vacuum Encapsulation of Returned Samples with Volatiles and Organic Compounds Recovered from C-Type Asteroid Ryugu., Space Sci Rev 208, 107-124., (2016-10-10), doi.org/10.1007/s11214-016-0289-5
Initial Analysis
2023
- Oba et al., Uracil in the carbonaceous asteroid (162173) Ryugu, Nature Communications volume 14, 1292, (2023-03-21), doi.org/10.1038/s41467-023-36904-3
- Broadley et al., The noble gas and nitrogen relationship between Ryugu and carbonaceous chondrites, Geochim. Cosmochim. Acta 345, 62-73. , (2023-03-15), doi.org/10.1016/j.gca.2023.01.020
- Viennet et al., Interaction between clay minerals and organics in asteroid Ryugu, Geochemical Perspectives Letters 25,
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- Aponte et al., CPAHs, hydrocarbons, and dimethylsulfdes in Asteroid Ryugu samples A0106 and C0107 and the Orgueil (CI1) meteorite, Earth, Planets and Space volume 75, 28, (2023-02-27), doi.org/10.1186/s40623-022-01758-4
- Dartois et al., Chemical composition of carbonaceous asteroid Ryugu from synchrotron spectroscopy in the mid- to far-infrared of Hayabusa2-returned samples, Astron. Astrophys, Volume 671, (2023-02-27), doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361/202244702
- Naraoka et al., Soluble organic molecules in samples of the carbonaceous asteroid (162173) Ryugu, Science, Vol 379, Issue 6634, (2023-02-24), doi.org/10.1126/science.abn9033
- Yabuta et al., Macromolecular organic matter in samples of the asteroid (162173) Ryugu, Science, Vol 379, Issue 6634, (2023-02-24), doi.org/10.1126/science.abn9057
- Nakashima et al., Chondrule-like objects and Ca-Al-rich inclusions in Ryugu may potentially be the oldest Solar System materials, Nature Communications volume 14, Article number: 532 , (2023-02-16), doi.org/10.1038/s41467-023-36268-8
- Ishizaki et al., Measurement of Microscopic Thermal Diffusivity Distribution for Ryugu Sample by Infrared Lock-in Periodic Heating
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- Rubino et al., Small grains from Ryugu: handling and analysis pipeline for infrared synchrotron microspectroscopy, Earth Planets Space 75, 4 (11 pp)., (2023-01-09), doi.org/10.1186/s40623-022-01762-8
2022
- Noguchi et al., A dehydrated space-weathered skin cloaking the hydrated interior of Ryugu, Nature Astronomy, (2022-12-19), doi.org/10.1038/s41550-022-01841-6
- Kawasaki et al., Oxygen isotopes of anhydrous primary minerals show kinship between asteroid Ryugu and comet 81P/Wild2, Science Advances, Vol 8, Issue 50, (2022-12-16), doi.org/10.1126/sciadv.ade2067
- Paquet et al., Contribution of Ryugu-like material to Earth’s volatile inventory by Cu and Zn isotopic analysis, Nature Astronomy, (2022-12-12), doi.org/10.1038/s41550-022-01846-1
- Bazi et al., Trace-element analysis of mineral grains in Ryugu rock fragment sections by synchrotron-based confocal X-ray fluorescence, Earth Planets Space 74, 161 (17 pp)., (2022-11-04), doi.org/10.1186/s40623-022-01726-y
- Sato et al., Rock magnetic characterization of returned samples from asteroid (162173) Ryugu: implications for paleomagnetic interpretation and paleointensity estimation, JGR Planets 127. e2022JE007405., (2022-10-24), doi.org/10.1029/2022JE007405
- Hopp et al., Ryugu’s nucleosynthetic heritage from the outskirts of the Solar System, Science Advances, Vol 8, Issue 46, (2022-10-20), doi.org/10.1126/sciadv.add8141
- Okazaki et al., First asteroid gas sample delivered by the Hayabusa2 mission: A treasure box from Ryugu, Science Advances, Vol 8, Issue 46, (2022-10-20), doi.org/10.1126/sciadv.abo7239
- Okazaki et al., Noble gases and nitrogen in samples of asteroid Ryugu record its volatile sources and recent surface evolution, Science, Vol 379, Issue 6634, (2022-10-20), doi.org/10.1126/science.abo0431
- Moynier et al., The Solar System calcium isotopic composition inferred from Ryugu samples, Geochem. Persp. Let. 24, 1-6., (2022-10-19), doi.org/10.7185/geochemlet.2238
- Tack et al., Rare earth element identification and quantification in millimetre-sized Ryugu rock fragments from the Hayabusa2 space mission, Earth Planets Space 74, 146 (12 pp)., (2022-09-28), doi.org/10.1186/s40623-022-01705-3
- Nakamura T. et al., Formation and evolution of carbonaceous asteroid Ryugu: Direct evidence from returned samples, Science,Vol 379, Issue 6634
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- Barosch et al., Presolar stardust in asteroid Ryugu, Astrophys. J. Lett. 935, L3 (12 pp)., (2022-08-09), doi.org/10.3847/2041-8213/ac83bd
- Yokoyama et al., Samples returned from the asteroid Ryugu are similar to Ivuna-type carbonaceous meteorites, Science, Vol 379, Issue 6634, (2022-06-09), doi.org/10.1126/science.abn7850