China and NASA are in a race to get samples from asteroids. NASA's Osiris-Rex found salty grains from an ancient water world. This could help us understand how life started on Earth. The samples show amino acids and genetic code components, hinting that asteroids may have brought life to Earth. The samples are 122 grams, the biggest ever taken from an asteroid beyond the moon. They show sodium-rich minerals, suggesting the asteroid once had lakes or oceans that dried up. Scientists are studying the samples in 60 labs worldwide, with more discoveries to come. Next, scientists want to bring back samples from the dwarf planet Ceres. China is also planning a mission to get asteroid samples. All of this is part of the search for life beyond Earth. Are we alone in the universe? Scientists are getting closer to answering this question. With more missions planned, we may soon know if there is life beyond our planet.