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.
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