NASA Awards $50.1 Million to Arizona State University for Psyche Mission

Original title: National Aeronautics and Space Administration → ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY ($50.10M)

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What this does

This award provides $50.1 million in federal funding to Arizona State University to manage the scientific and operational planning for a major NASA space mission, determining the project's feasibility and design.

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Arizona State University

The university is responsible for managing the $50.1 million in federal funds and leading the scientific mission team.

Jet Propulsion Laboratory

The laboratory is tasked with providing technical support for spacecraft development and mission implementation.

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Summary

NASA has awarded $50.1 million to Arizona State University to lead the concept development for the 'Psyche: Journey to a Metal World' space mission. The project is led by Dr. Linda Elkins-Tanton and involves collaboration with the Jet Propulsion Laboratory to design and plan the mission's future phases.

Key Facts

NASA awarded $50.1 million to Arizona State University for the Psyche mission.
The funding supports the Phase A concept definition portion of the NASA Discovery Program.
Dr. Linda Elkins-Tanton is the Principal Investigator responsible for project resources and science team activities.
Dr. James Bell serves as the Deputy Principal Investigator.
The Jet Propulsion Laboratory is the primary partner for spacecraft development, navigation, and mission operations.
Phase A objectives include project management, project reviews, and preparation of a concept study report.
The contract includes planning for future mission phases (B, C, D, and E) and cost estimation.
The project is governed by the 2014 NASA Discovery Program Announcement of Opportunity (NNH14ZDA014O).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this $50.1 million award?

The funds are for the '' concept definition of the Psyche mission, which involves scientific planning, project management, and preparing for potential future mission phases.

Who is in charge of the Psyche mission?

Dr. Linda Elkins-Tanton of Arizona State University is the , assisted by Deputy Principal Investigator Dr. James Bell.

What role does the Jet Propulsion Laboratory play?

JPL is the major partner responsible for spacecraft development, systems engineering, mission design, and mission operations.

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