Evidence for the effects of space weathering spectral signatures on low albedo asteroids

Context. Space weathering changes asteroid surfaces. We know from observations of the Moon and high-albedo asteroids that interplanetary surface processes can alter the spectral properties of silicates. The next step is to extend the study to primitive asteroids. This work supports the OSIRIS-REx mission by providing predictions for what space weathering effects we can expect to find on the mission target: asteroid (101955) 1999 RQ36.