The Psyche spacecraft, designed to investigate a unique asteroid with a metal core, has resolved a propulsion issue that threatened its mission schedule. Following a successful switch to a backup system, full thruster operations have resumed, setting the spacecraft on a path to fly by Mars in 2026 and reach the asteroid Psyche by 2029. This asteroid may hold critical insights into the formation of terrestrial planets, shedding light on the high-energy collisions in the early solar system that could have led to the creation of Earth's core.
The Psyche spacecraft has resumed thruster operations after a temporary issue, keeping it on track to investigate a unique asteroid that may reveal Earth’s formation.
Psyche, the asteroid, could provide vital insights into our planet's core, potentially helping scientists to understand the rapid processes that formed early planetary bodies.
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