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 Bill Does

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.

Why it matters

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 funding and assumes responsibility for leading the mission's scientific and management activities.

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Jet Propulsion Laboratory

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

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.

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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 potential future mission phases (B, C, D, and E).
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 in charge of the mission?

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

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

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

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