Explore the captivating journey to 16 Psyche with NASAs Psyche Mission update! Back in 1852, Italian astronomer Annibale de Gasparis discovered this celestial marvel at the Astronomical Observatory of Capodimonte in Naples, Italy. Psyche, the fifth accredited finding of de Gasparis, is an M-type asteroid, shrouded in mystery with its flat to red-sloped absorption spectra. Dive into the historic hypotheses surrounding Psyche, from being thought of as the exposed core of a protoplanet to recent studies challenging those notions. Join us on this space odyssey as the Psyche spacecraft, the first of its kind, embarks on the exploration of a metallic asteroid. From launch delays to a successful liftoff on October 13th, 2023, aboard a Falcon Heavy vehicle, this mission promises groundbreaking insights into the geology, shape, and composition of 16 Psyche. Stay tuned for updates on the spacecrafts planned orbits, its gravity assist at Mars in 2026, and the much-anticipated arrival at the target asteroid in August 2029.