NASA Psyche Mission: Charting a Metallic World

Join us on a captivating journey to a world like no other – the enigmatic asteroid Psyche. This artist's rendition offers a glimpse into the metallic realm of Psyche, an asteroid poised to unlock the secrets of planetary formation. Launching in 2023 and arriving at its destination between Mars and Jupiter in 2026, the NASA Psyche mission is set to revolutionize our understanding of celestial origins. The spacecraft, aptly named Psyche, will spend 21 months meticulously mapping and studying this captivating asteroid. Led by Principal Investigator Lindy Elkins-Tanton of Arizona State University, this groundbreaking mission is overseen by NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, managing every aspect from system engineering to mission operations. Don't miss this opportunity to witness the marvels of space exploration as Maxar Technologies contributes its advanced solar electric propulsion technology to unveil the secrets of the cosmos.