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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 receives $50.1 million in federal funds and assumes responsibility for leading the mission's scientific and management activities.

Jet Propulsion Laboratory

JPL is tasked with providing technical support for spacecraft development, mission design, and operations.

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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' 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 management and scientific integrity.
Dr. James Bell serves as the Deputy Principal Investigator.
The Jet Propulsion Laboratory is the primary partner for spacecraft development and mission operations.
Phase A objectives include conducting project reviews, preparing a concept study report, and supporting site visits.
The contract includes planning for future mission phases (B, C, D, and E) and associated cost estimates.
The mission is based on 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 includes project management, mission design, and preparing a concept study report for NASA.

Who is leading the Psyche mission?

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

What is the role of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in this project?

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

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University-Led NASA Missions

The document highlights a model where a university (ASU) acts as the primary lead for a major NASA mission, rather than a government center or private contractor.

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