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New Clues on 16 Psyche: Is It an Ancient Planetary Core?

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Source: Futurism
New Clues on 16 Psyche: Is It an Ancient Planetary Core?
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Scientists model 16 Psyche’s cratering, including porosity, showing two viable interior scenarios — an exposed planetary core or a metal-rich rock mix — while NASA’s Psyche mission (launched in 2023) will visit in a few years to measure porosity and composition and settle the question.

Topics:sciencespace#16-psyche#asteroid#nasa-psyche-mission#planetary-core#porosity#space
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  1. Scientists Investigating Whether Object NASA Is Approaching Is Core of Destroyed Planet  Futurism
  2. NASA’s Psyche Mission Faces New Mystery As It Nears Mars Flyby  Yahoo
  3. Giant Craters May Reveal if Psyche is a Lost Planetary Core  Universe Today

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