Mission Psyche

Orbit A: Characterization.

6 Days (41 Orbits)

Orbit B: Topography.

80 Days (169 Orbits)

Orbit C: Gravity Science.

100 Days (362 Orbits)

Orbit D: Elemental Mapping.

100 Days (684 Orbits)

56 days / 41 Orbits Mission Focus: Characterization : Observe physical properties of the asteroid

Next 80 days / 169 orbits mission focus: Topography study of the forms and features of land surfaces

Next 100 days / 362 orbits Mission Focus: Gravity science studying the strength of the gravitational field of the asteroid.

Next 100 days / 684 orbits Mission Focus: Elemental mapping determining the chemical composition of the surface