NASA Psyche Mission- Charting a Metallic World

The NASA Psyche mission aims to explore the metallic asteroid 16 Psyche, located in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter. This unique asteroid is believed to be composed mostly of metal, such as iron and nickel, making it a potential remnant of the core of a planetesimal. By studying Psyche up close, scientists hope to gain insights into the early history of our solar system and the formation of planetary cores. The spacecraft will carry a suite of scientific instruments to map and analyze the asteroid's surface, composition, and magnetic field. The mission is expected to provide valuable information about the building blocks of terrestrial planets and enhance our understanding of planetary formation processes.