Colonization of the asteroid belt

SpaceX Launches NASA’s Mission to Metal World

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A NASA spacecraft is about to embark on a 2.2 billion mile journey through space to reach a rare, metal-rich asteroid beyond the orbit of Mars. Astronomers Could Soon Get Warnings When SpaceX Satellites Threaten Their View The Psyche mission is set to launch on Thursday at 10:16 a.m. ET, if weather conditions permit; the … Read more

NASA Delays Launch of Psyche Mission Due to Thruster Issue

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A week before it was set to launch to a distant metal rich asteroid, NASA’s Psyche spacecraft is forced to remain grounded until the space agency resolves an issue with its thrusters. NASA Delays Return to Earth’s Evil Twin, Venus NASA delayed the launch of its Psyche mission by a week, now targeting October 12 … Read more