NASA Psyche Mission | A Metallic World | NASA Videos | Space Videos

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In this portrayal by the artist, we delve into the realm of Psyche, a metallic world. This asteroid presents a distinctive opportunity to gain insights into the fundamental elements of how planets come into being. Expected to take off in 2023, the NASA Psyche mission is set to reach the asteroid Psyche, situated in the space between Mars and Jupiter, by 2026. The spacecraft, which goes by the name Psyche as well, is slated to spend 21 months in orbit around the asteroid. Its primary tasks will encompass creating maps of the asteroid and conducting an in-depth analysis of its characteristics. Overseeing the mission is Principal Investigator Lindy Elkins-Tanton from Arizona State University. NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory bears the responsibility for overall mission management, system engineering, integration and testing, as well as mission operations. Contributing to the endeavor, Maxar Technologies is furnishing the high-power solar electric propulsion spacecraft chassis.

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