Nature Astronomy, Published online: 26 September 2024; doi:10.1038/s41550-024-02369-7

The 3D shapes of fractures and veins observed in Ryugu samples indicate formation by freeze–thaw, hinting that the melting and freezing of ice control the flow of water and the extent of hydration in asteroids up to 300 km in size.

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