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In this artist’s rendition, we explore a metallic world named Psyche, an asteroid that offers a unique window into the building blocks of planet formation. The NASA Psyche mission launches in 2023 and will arrive at the asteroid Psyche, which orbits the Sun between Mars and Jupiter, in 2026. The spacecraft, also named Psyche, will spend 21 months orbiting the asteroid, mapping it and studying its properties. The mission is led by Principal Investigator Lindy Elkins-Tanton of Arizona State University. NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory is responsible for the mission’s overall management, system engineering, integration and test, and mission operations. Maxar Technologies is providing a high-power solar electric propulsion spacecraft chassis

"133 Days on the Sun" is a captivating video series by NASA that takes you on an extraordinary journey to our nearest star. Join NASA scientists and astronauts as they share their experiences and discoveries during their mission to study the sun. Witness breathtaking footage of solar flares, coronal mass ejections, and other fascinating phenomena, all captured by NASA's cutting-edge technology. Explore the immense power and beauty of the sun, and gain a deeper understanding of its crucial role in our solar system.