NASA Science Live Psyches Journey to a Metal World Official NASA

How did rocky planets form? We're launching a mission to find out.

NASA’s Psyche spacecraft is preparing to lift off on Oct. 5 to embark on a 2.2-billion-mile journey to a unique metal-rich asteroid named Psyche. The mission could help us understand the early formation of rocky planets in our solar system, like Earth.

Join experts on Wednesday, Aug. 23, for an opportunity to learn more about Psyche. Submit your questions in the live chat using #AskNASA for a chance to have them answered live during the show.

Get up to speed on this heavy metal mission: https://nasa.gov/psyche

Credit: NASA