Many people worry about asteroids hitting Earth, but there's one asteroid that could actually make people rich! It's called 16 Psyche, and we’re here to explain why it’s so special.
What Makes 16 Psyche Unique?
16 Psyche was found by an Italian scientist named Annibale de Gasparis in 1852. Scientists believe this asteroid is extremely valuable. If we could divide its wealth equally among all people on Earth, every person on Earth could end up with billions of rupees!
This asteroid is located between Mars and Jupiter and is thought to be made of metals like nickel and iron, similar to what’s found in Earth’s core. Significantly, it also has precious metals like gold and platinum, making it a real treasure chest in space.
Incredible Value
The value of 16 Psyche is estimated to be around 10,000 quadrillion dollars, which is a number so big it’s hard to imagine! To put it in perspective, that’s a thousand times more than the entire economy of Earth today. NASA launched a spacecraft called Psyche in 2023 to learn more about this amazing asteroid.
What Happens if an Asteroid Hits Earth?
If a large asteroid were to hit Earth, it could cause serious damage. Even a small one could destroy a city-sized area. When an asteroid crashes into Earth, it creates a lot of dust and smoke, blocking sunlight and causing temperatures to drop. This could lead to the extinction of many species.
Prakash Kumar Pandey