James Webb Space Telescope Finds Hydrated Minerals on Asteroid Psyche

Recent observations from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) have cast doubt on the long-held belief that asteroid 16 Psyche is the core remnant of a protoplanet. The JWST detected hydrated minerals on Psyche’s surface, which include hydroxyl and possibly water. This finding complicates our understanding of the asteroid’s composition and its role in the early solar system. The NASA Psyche mission, set to arrive in 2029, may provide crucial…