NASA PSYCHE MISSION

The NASA Psyche mission is a planned space mission to explore the metal-rich asteroid 16 Psyche. Set to launch in the mid-2020s, the mission aims to reach the asteroid, which is located in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter. Psyche is unique because it is believed to be composed primarily of nickel and iron, similar to the Earth's core. Scientists hope that studying Psyche up close will provide insights into the early history of our solar system and the formation of planetary cores. The spacecraft will carry various instruments to map and analyze the asteroid's surface and composition. The mission could shed light on how terrestrial planets like Earth develop their cores and contribute to our understanding of the building blocks of planet formation.