OSIRIS-REx Sends Back First Images

The OSIRIS-REx spacecraft, which enjoyed a flawless Sept. 8 launch, has sent back its first images – including a space selfie.

According to SIE alumna and OSIRIS-REx senior operations engineer Sara Knutson, "There were a lot of 'proud parents' in the crowd," when the instrumentation powered up as expected on Sept. 19.

Among them was graduate student Bradley Williams, who helped build the camera suite. "We have some sense of more than just pride," he explained, "but success."