The psyche of NASA ignites its props worthy of science fiction – NASA

This artists concept depicts NASAs Psyche spacecraft headed to the metal-rich asteroid Psyche in the main asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter. The spacecraft launched in October 2023 and will arrive at its destination in 2029.

The spacecraft is now beyond the distance of Mars and is using ion propulsion to accelerate toward a metal-rich asteroid, where it will orbit and collect science data. NASA’s Psyche spacecraft passed its six-month checkup with a clean bill of health, and there are no snags now. Navigators are firing up its futuristic-looking electric thrusters, … Read more