Beta-decay properties and r-process observables

A primary goal of our current era of multimessenger astrophysics is to untangle the origins of the heaviest elements via rapid neutron capture (r-process) nucleosynthesis. FRIB offers an exciting opportunity to dramatically reduce the nuclear data uncertainties that plague the r-process simulations used to constrain r-process sites of production. Here we focus on the key role played by beta-decay properties on shaping r-process observables and describe future prospects for r-process studies enabled by the FRIB Decay Station.