NASA's Psyche Mission to $10-Quadrillion Asteroid Set for Fall Launch.
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NASA's mission to asteroid 16 Psyche, which is believed to be worth $10,000 quadrillion due to its iron and nickel composition, is set to launch in October 2023 after being delayed due to development problems. The spacecraft will orbit the asteroid for 26 months to gain insights into planetary formation and provide a better understanding of the interior of terrestrial planets like Earth. The mission will also settle the debate about Psyche's composition once and for all.
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