Webb Telescope Reveals Hydrated Minerals on Asteroid Psyche

New findings suggest Psyche's complex history and potential origins beyond the solar system's 'snow line'.

Hydroxyl molecules detected on Psyche hint at the presence of hydrated minerals.
The discovery challenges previous models, suggesting Psyche may have formed beyond the 'snow line'.
NASA's Psyche mission, launched in 2023, aims to study the asteroid in detail by 2029.
The asteroid's surface shows signs of rust, indicating hydroxyls are bonded to metals.
Understanding Psyche's composition can provide insights into solar system evolution and water distribution.