The first NASA spacecraft designed to study a metallic asteroid is now set to launch in October, according to an announcement made by the agency.
The first NASA spacecraft designed to study a metallic asteroid is now set to launch in October, according to a Monday announcement made by the agency. The endeavor, known as the Psyche mission, was originally expected to lift off in 2022. But the launch window opened on August 1 and closed October 11 before the spacecraft’s flight software was ready.
“The project is very nearly through all the key software testing that was the main challenge at the time of the delay, and that has gone well and the team is on track within margin,” Leshin said. “Our team is heading to Florida to begin the final testing of the spacecraft in preparation for launch. I’m very pleased to report it’s green across the board and on track for our October launch.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Lake City Police made arrest in homicide from October 2021On Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2021, officers from the Lake City Police Department were dispatched to 1404 S Marion Avenue, Columbia Arms Apartments, to conduct a well-being check.
Read more »
NASA targeting Monday launch for ISS resupply missionThe National Aeronautics and Space Administration says it is targeting a Monday launch for a resupply mission to the International Space Station.
Read more »
This Week @NASA: Massive Water Plume Off of Enceladus, Unidentified Anomalous PhenomenaThe Axiom Space Mission 2 Crew return to Earth … Discussing unidentified anomalous phenomena … And a water plume off of Saturn’s moon, Enceladus … A few of the stories to tell you about – This Week at NASA! https://youtu.be/AEWqjDbYbUA Axiom Mission 2 Crew Returns to Earth On May 3
Read more »
NASA’s “Message in a Bottle” Campaign: Sign Poem That Will Fly Aboard Europa ClipperNASA's 'Message in a Bottle' campaign invites the public to add their names to a microchip that will accompany a poem by U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón to Jupiter's moon Europa on the Europa Clipper mission in 2024. The campaign, designed to spark global interest in space exploration, also allows part
Read more »
NASA performs critical tests for Artemis V moon rocket | Digital TrendsNASA is performing hot fire tests of the new RS25engines that will power the agency’s SLSrocket toward the moon in the Artemis V mission.
Read more »