NASA's Mission to the Most Valuable Asteroid in History.

NASA is set to launch a spacecraft to explore a golden asteroid called 16 Psyche, which is believed to be worth more than the entire global economy. The asteroid, valued at $10,000 quadrillion, could contain a core of iron, nickel, and gold. The mission, delayed due to institutional issues, is expected to launch between October 5 and 25 from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The study of 16 Psyche holds great significance as it may provide insights into planetary formation processes and the composition and characteristics of planetary cores. The mission's objectives include examining other geological aspects, such as its magnetic field and mass distribution.