OSIRIS-REx: Insights from the Asteroid Bennu & Initial Analysis of the Returned Samples (D Lauretta)

The OSIRIS-REx mission has been a pivotal step in our understanding of near-Earth asteroids and the early solar system. This presentation will delve into the mission's journey to Bennu, the challenges faced in collecting samples, and the wealth of data returned. It will highlight key findings from the initial analysis of the samples, offering insights into Bennu's composition and its implications for theories on the formation of the solar system and the origins of life.