NASA's Psyche mission prepares to launch, targeting a metal-rich asteroid worth $10 quintillion.
NASA's Psyche mission, which aims to study a metal-rich asteroid in the asteroid belt, is undergoing vital testing and preparations for its October 5 launch. The spacecraft's flight software, which caused a delay in the original launch schedule, has successfully completed testing and has been installed. The team is currently working on the final mechanical closeout of the spacecraft and conducting training activities. The mission will involve a 6-year journey to reach the asteroid and a 26-month science mission to gather data on its composition, potentially shedding light on Earth's own planetary core.