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NASA Turns Its Attention to Asteroid Psyche

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NASA's mission to asteroid Psyche remains in the spotlight as the spacecraft travels toward the metal-rich object between Mars and Jupiter. The mission aims to study what may be the exposed core of an ancient planetesimal, offering clues about how rocky planets like Earth formed. Interest continues as the spacecraft progresses on its journey toward a planned arrival.

Why now: Ongoing NASA mission coverage keeps the metal-rich asteroid Psyche in public discussion.

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• Asteroid Psyche · NASA Science (.gov)

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