NASA's Mission to a Metallic Asteroid: Unveiling Earth's Core Secrets
TL;DR
NASA is planning a mission to study the metallic asteroid Psyche, which is believed to be similar in composition to Earth's core. The spacecraft will orbit the asteroid and map its geology, topography, and gravity, searching for evidence of a magnetic field. Scientists hope that studying Psyche will provide insights into the Earth's core and help solve mysteries about its composition. The mission is scheduled for liftoff in October 2023 and will take nearly six years to reach the asteroid.
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