NASA Psyche Mission: Charting a Metallic World

Embark on a visual journey to Psyche, a metallic world amidst the cosmos. This asteroid, nestled between Mars and Jupiter, holds the key to unraveling planet formation. NASA's mission launches in 2023, reaching Psyche by 2026. The spacecraft, also named Psyche, will elegantly orbit for 21 months, meticulously mapping and analyzing its features. Led by Lindy Elkins-Tanton of Arizona State University, the mission is managed by NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, aided by Maxar Technologies' groundbreaking solar electric propulsion chassis. Psyche promises groundbreaking insights into the building blocks of celestial bodies, offering a captivating glimpse into the mysteries of the universe.