NASA's Psyche Mission Powers Up Electric Thrusters for Asteroid Journey
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NASA has provided an update on its mission to capture the metal-rich asteroid 16 Psyche, valued at $10,000 quadrillion. Launched in October 2023, the spacecraft is now in 'full cruise' mode, using xenon ion thrusters to travel 2.2 billion miles to the asteroid, expected to arrive in August 2029. The mission aims to study the asteroid's composition and gather data over two years, with a planned conclusion in November 2031.
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