‘NASA’s Psyche spacecraft Fires Up Ion Thrusters, Begins Journey at 135,000 kmph toward Asteroid’

The Psyche spacecraft is embarking on a mission to study 16 Psyche, believed to be a remnant of a protoplanet’s metallic core, offering valuable insights into the composition and structure of rocky planets such as Earth. Henry Stone, the project manager for Psyche at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, has confirmed that all key systems are operational, ensuring the smooth progress of the mission.