Software testing problem delays Psyche launch

by Jeff Foust — June 24, 2022

NASA’s Psyche asteroid mission will not launch this year as previously planned after the agency concluded there was not enough time to complete testing of the spacecraft’s software before its launch window closes.

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Psyche launch delay forcing revamp of rideshare mission

by Jeff Foust — June 9, 2022

A delay in the launch of NASA’s Psyche asteroid mission is forcing another asteroid mission hitching a ride to revise its plans.

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Software problem delays NASA Psyche launch

by Jeff Foust — May 24, 2022

The launch of a NASA mission to the asteroid Psyche has been delayed at least a month and a half because of a problem with the spacecraft’s software, the agency confirmed May 23.

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Mars smallsat mission bumped from launch

by Jeff Foust — September 18, 2020

A smallsat mission to study the atmosphere of Mars is looking for a new ride after being removed as a secondary payload on the launch of a NASA asteroid mission.

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Falcon Heavy to launch NASA Psyche asteroid mission

by Jeff Foust — February 28, 2020

NASA awarded a contract to SpaceX Feb. 28 for the launch of a mission to a large metallic asteroid on the company’s Falcon Heavy rocket.

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Psyche mission clears review

by Jeff Foust — June 15, 2019

A NASA mission to a metallic asteroid has passed a major review, but questions remain about its ability to remain on budget and schedule.

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NASA selects two asteroid missions for Discovery program

by Jeff Foust — January 4, 2017

NASA has selected two missions to asteroids in the latest round of its Discovery planetary science program, a move that NASA says puts the program back on track after a recent drought of missions.

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