Tag: Asteroid Exploration

On October 5, the US space agency will shoot off the ‘Psyche’ spacecraft onboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket to check out an asteroid of the same name. Psyche will travel 3.6 billion km to reach the asteroid Psyche, which is believed to contain precious metals of unspeakable value. Psyche spacecraft will reach Psyche asteroid after 26 months in 2029. The mission has kindled interest only because of the enormous wealth that beckons, something like $ 27 quintillion. The Psyche mission, however, is not to bring anything back but...