Today In Space

On this week's episode, we recap the PSYCHE mission after launch on October 13th, 2023 onboard a Falcon Heavy Rocket from Kennedy Space Center at LC-39A (side booster's recovered at LZ1 & LZ2). This is the a mission of many firsts, but primarily the 1st mission to an all-metal asteroid for NASA.  We discuss: WHAT is the PSYCHE Mission? WHAT is Asteroid 16 PSYCHE? WHAT is an M-Type Asteroid? HOW will PSYCHE move around in space? WHAT kind of science will PSYCHE do once in orbit at the all-metal asteroid? WHY is the successful Falcon Heavy launch a win for the whole space industry? WHAT new innovative technologies will be tested during the mission? Best of luck to the PSYCHE team on their 6 year journey to the Asteroid located between Mars & Jupiter! A long but fascinating journey to explore the unknown. Let us know what YOU think in the comments or email us at todayinspacepodcast@gmail.com! SOURCES: https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/images/pia24030-psyches-hall-thruster https://www.nasa.gov/news-release/nasa