NASA's Psyche mission set for October launch to unexplored metal world.

NASA's Psyche asteroid mission is set to launch in October 2023 after an independent review found that the project had made major progress in addressing software development issues and broader institutional problems at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory. The delay has increased the cost of the mission, which is now projected to cost nearly $1.13 billion. The review also found that the standing review board process needs to be strengthened to catch issues earlier. Lessons from Psyche are being applied to other missions at JPL.