NASA Chooses OSIRIS-REx for New Frontiers Mission

Prepare for a groundbreaking cosmic journey as OSIRIS-REx sets its sights on asteroid 1999 RQ36, collecting precious samples that could unlock the secrets of our solar system's birth and the origins of life on Earth. Meet the brilliant team led by Principal Investigator Dr. Michael Drake from the University of Arizona, entrusted with this extraordinary mission. Discover how NASA GSFC will skillfully manage the mission, while Lockheed Martin takes the helm in crafting the spacecraft that will make this remarkable voyage possible.