NASA Psyche Mission Charting a Metallic

The primary objective of the NASA Psyche mission is to visit and closely study the asteroid 16 Psyche. This asteroid is of particular interest to scientists because it is believed to be composed primarily of metal, specifically nickel and iron, making it a rare and intriguing celestial body. By studying Psyche, scientists hope to gain valuable insights into the early history of our solar system and the formation of planets.