Psyche Mission Launch Event

Take in the action front and center while ASU heads to space! The first ASU-led deep-space mission is scheduled to launch from the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida, on Thursday, Oct. 13, just after 10:19 a.m. Eastern. Led by ASU’s School of Earth and Space Exploration Regents Professor Lindy Elkins-Tanton, the mission will send a robotic spacecraft to Psyche, a metal-rich asteroid that could provide clues into the formation of planets.

Looking for an up-close-and-personal viewing as the Sun Devils take to space? Head to Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, which offers close public viewing, launch commentary, bleacher seating and access to exhibits and attractions. Contact Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex at 855-433-4210 for additional information.

NASA also lists a number of spots in the surrounding area that are great for viewing launches (scroll down to “Other primary launch viewing locations, from north to south”).

Can't make it in person? This out-of-this-world journey is also scheduled to stream online. The NASA livestream starts about an hour before, so log on early to learn all about this exciting mission! Sign up for the free virtual launch experience via Eventbrite and stay in the know about launch schedule changes. You’ll also receive information about highlighted mission activities and access to curated mission resources.