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Psyche
Journey to a world made of metal.
Mission Overview
A mission to a unique metal-rich asteroid orbiting the Sun between Mars and Jupiter. Scientists believe it might be the exposed nickel-iron core of an early planet.
Learning from History
"This is the first mission to explore a world that is not made of rock or ice, but of metal."
Mission Specs
| Year | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Country | USA |
| Type | Probe |
| Destination | Asteroid Psyche |
| Status | Active |
| Rocket | Hall-effect Ion Thrusters |