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Psyche's Mars flyby yields stunning images en route to a metal-rich asteroid
space6 days ago

Psyche's Mars flyby yields stunning images en route to a metal-rich asteroid

NASA’s Psyche spacecraft used Mars as a gravity assist on its way to the metal-rich asteroid 16 Psyche, flying within about 2,864 miles of the planet and capturing thousands of images with its multispectral imager. The Mars flyby provided roughly a 1,000 mph speed boost and nudged the trajectory by about a degree, keeping the 2029 arrival on track and showcasing early image processing and deep-space communications testing (DSOC).

via Space|
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Psyche uses Mars as a gravity boost on its way to a metal-rich asteroid
space10 days ago

Psyche uses Mars as a gravity boost on its way to a metal-rich asteroid

NASA's Psyche spacecraft flew by Mars on May 15, 2026 to perform a gravity assist, gaining speed and reshaping its path toward the metal-rich asteroid 16 Psyche. The flyby occurred about 2,800 miles from Mars at roughly 12,333 mph and saves propellant by using the planet's gravity, helping the mission stay on track to reach 16 Psyche in July 2029, while continuing to rely on solar-electric propulsion for gradual thrust.

via Space|
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Psyche Mission to Use Mars Gravity Assist to Reach Metal-Rich Asteroid
space-exploration14 days ago

Psyche Mission to Use Mars Gravity Assist to Reach Metal-Rich Asteroid

NASA’s Psyche spacecraft will perform a gravity assist by flying within roughly 2,800–3,000 miles of Mars on May 15 to gain speed and redirect toward the metal‑rich asteroid 16 Psyche. The Mars flyby will also calibrate Psyche’s instruments, including its multispectral imager, as it heads toward its 2029 rendezvous with the asteroid believed to be an exposed nickel‑iron core. A February trajectory correction set up the maneuver, and scientists also anticipate potential Mars dust‑ring observations and a search for small moons to aid future mission planning.

via Space|
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NASA's Quest for the $10 Quintillion Psyche Asteroid Treasure
science-and-technology1 year ago

NASA's Quest for the $10 Quintillion Psyche Asteroid Treasure

NASA, in collaboration with SpaceX, has launched a mission to study the asteroid 16 Psyche, which is believed to contain valuable metals like platinum and palladium, potentially worth $100 quintillion. Although the asteroid's wealth could theoretically make everyone on Earth a billionaire, the mission's primary goal is scientific exploration. The spacecraft, launched in October 2023, will reach the asteroid in 2029 to help scientists understand more about the universe and the composition of celestial bodies.

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NASA's Psyche Mission: The Asteroid That Could Make Everyone a Billionaire
science-and-technology1 year ago

NASA's Psyche Mission: The Asteroid That Could Make Everyone a Billionaire

NASA is investigating the asteroid 16 Psyche, valued at £8 quintillion, using SpaceX's Falcon Heavy rocket. The asteroid, rich in metals like platinum and palladium, could theoretically make everyone on Earth a billionaire, but such distribution is unlikely and could destabilize the global economy. The mission aims to understand the asteroid's composition and its potential as a planetary core or result of ferro-volcanism, with findings expected in the early 2030s.

via LADbible|
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NASA's Psyche Mission: Billionaire Dreams or Cosmic Challenges?
science1 year ago

NASA's Psyche Mission: Billionaire Dreams or Cosmic Challenges?

NASA is planning to probe the asteroid 16 Psyche, located 2.2 billion miles away, which is valued at £8 quintillion due to its metal-rich composition, including platinum and palladium. While the asteroid's value could hypothetically make everyone on Earth a billionaire, such a scenario would disrupt global economies. The mission, using a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket, aims to study the asteroid to understand more about planetary cores and formation, rather than for economic gain.

via Express|
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NASA's 2029 Mission Targets Asteroid Worth Trillions
science-and-technology1 year ago

NASA's 2029 Mission Targets Asteroid Worth Trillions

NASA has launched a mission to study the metal-rich asteroid 16 Psyche, which is valued at $10 quintillion due to its composition of metals like platinum and palladium. If hypothetically divided among Earth's population, it could make everyone a billionaire, though this would disrupt the global economy. The mission, using a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket, aims to understand planetary cores and formation, with the spacecraft expected to reach the asteroid by 2029.

via UNILAD|
#16-psyche#asteroid#economy
NASA's Psyche Mission Powers Up Electric Thrusters for Asteroid Journey
science-and-technology2 years ago

NASA's Psyche Mission Powers Up Electric Thrusters for Asteroid Journey

NASA has provided an update on its mission to capture the metal-rich asteroid 16 Psyche, valued at $10,000 quadrillion. Launched in October 2023, the spacecraft is now in 'full cruise' mode, using xenon ion thrusters to travel 2.2 billion miles to the asteroid, expected to arrive in August 2029. The mission aims to study the asteroid's composition and gather data over two years, with a planned conclusion in November 2031.

via UNILAD|
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"NASA's Capture of $10,000,000,000,000,000,000 Asteroid Could Make Everyone on Earth a Billionaire"
space2 years ago

"NASA's Capture of $10,000,000,000,000,000,000 Asteroid Could Make Everyone on Earth a Billionaire"

NASA's mission to the asteroid 16 Psyche, believed to contain precious metals worth an estimated $10,000,000,000,000,000,000, has sparked excitement and speculation. While the potential value of the asteroid could make every person on Earth a billionaire, NASA has clarified that its primary goal is to study planetary cores and how planets form. The spacecraft is expected to reach the asteroid in July 2029 and will utilize various instruments to map and study Psyche. Despite the asteroid's immense value, NASA has stated that mining it is not their intention, as it could have catastrophic economic consequences.

via UNILAD|
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"NASA's Timeline for Retrieving $10 Quintillion Asteroid to Earth"
space2 years ago

"NASA's Timeline for Retrieving $10 Quintillion Asteroid to Earth"

NASA has shared the timeline for the mission to bring the $10,000 quadrillion asteroid named 16 Psyche to Earth, with the spacecraft expected to reach the asteroid in August 2029 after a journey of 2.2 billion miles. The vessel will orbit the asteroid for over two years to study its gravity, magnetic properties, and composition before a gravity assist from Mars in May 2026 propels it towards its final destination, with the mission planned to conclude in November 2031. The asteroid, measuring 173 miles across and 144 miles long, is of interest to NASA due to its enormous size and potential to provide insights into planetary cores and planet formation.

via UNILAD|
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Unveiling the Astronomical Value of NASA's $10,000,000,000,000,000,000 Asteroid
space-exploration2 years ago

Unveiling the Astronomical Value of NASA's $10,000,000,000,000,000,000 Asteroid

NASA's $10,000,000,000,000,000,000 asteroid, 16 Psyche, is filled with precious metals including gold, iron, and nickel. However, NASA's mission to capture the asteroid is not solely for harvesting these metals, but also to study planetary cores and planet formation. The spacecraft is expected to reach its destination in July 2029, receiving a velocity boost from Mars in May 2026. While the exact composition of Psyche is uncertain, it is believed to be made mostly of nickel and iron. Although there are currently no plans to mine the asteroid, some companies are exploring the possibility of asteroid mining in the future.

via UNILAD|
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"NASA's Psyche Mission: Billionaire Potential and Space Mining Exploration"
science-and-technology2 years ago

"NASA's Psyche Mission: Billionaire Potential and Space Mining Exploration"

NASA has launched a mission to the metal-rich asteroid 16 Psyche, which is estimated to be worth $10,000 quadrillion. The asteroid contains gold, iron, and nickel, and if successfully mined and brought back to Earth, it could make everyone on the planet a billionaire. However, NASA has clarified that mining the asteroid is not its intention, but rather to learn about planetary cores and how planets form. The spacecraft is expected to reach the asteroid in July 2029 and will study it using various instruments.

via UNILAD|
#16-psyche#asteroid-mining#nasa