Capstone Projects: Tungsten Class

Psyche capstone partnered with colleges and universities across the country during the 2023-2024 academic year, including Arizona State University (ASU), Cleveland State University (CSU), Michigan State University (MSU), Oregon State University (OSU), Pennsylvania State University – Behrend (Penn State – Behrend), Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology (RHIT), University of Arkansas (U Ark), University of California – Irvine (UCI), University of Georgia (UGA), University of Texas – Tyler (UTT), and Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU).

Tungsten (2023-2024)

• AR/WebXR for Public Engagement (Psyche Beyond Reality), (Timeless Psyche: Navigating Space History), (Zotonauts)
• Asteroid Surface VR: (Asteroid Odyssey:16 Psyche), (CSU Asteroid VR)
• Hypothesized Surface: Future Power Solutions for Exploring Hypothesized Surfaces (Powering a Micro-Rover), (Space Invaders), (Prismatic Solar Module), (Hybrid PV-TEG Power System for Asteroid Rover), (AstroCrafters), (Power Solutions for Future Missions to the Asteroid (16) Psyche)
• Hypothesized Surface: ISRU for Hypothesized Surfaces (Claw and Filtration Funnel), (Arkansas Razornauts), (LIBS Application for Material Identification at (16) Psyche), (Additive Manufacturing for Metallic and Silicate Resources), (Deep Space Metallurgy), (The EMIE Rover: An Electromagnetic Design), (Magnetic Ore Separation), (Energy-Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence on (16) Psyche)
• Hypothesized Surface: Landing System for Hypothesized Surfaces (Tungsten Titans), (Hephaestus)
• Hypothesized Surface: Robotic Explorer for Hypothesized Surfaces (Rover-Wheel Operations and Surface Environment Simulator), (Surface Navigation), (Tank Tread Robotic Explorer), (16-Psyche Articulating Wheelset), (Hopping Robot for Psyche Surface Exploration), (Hermes)
• Hypothesized Surface: Sample Acquisition from Hypothesized Surfaces (Archimedes’ Screw For Sample Collection)
• Hypothesized Surface: Sample Return from Hypothesized Surfaces (18977 NASA Psyche Sample Containment), (Sample Site Selection Using Machine Learning), (Sealing System for Sample Return), (NASA Psyche Sample Return), (Tether Sample Return)
• Near-IR Detector for Optical Comms (DSOC Laser Communications Team)
• Optimizing Psyche 3D Printable Files for Accessibility (Optimizing Psyche 3D Printable Models)
• VR Space Game (Cosmic Cruise), (Stardusts X Crusaders), (Mineral Mania), (Psyche Odyssey VR), (Asteroid Breaker)
• Web-Based Game (M.I.S.T.), (Psyche Instrument Game), (Onboard Psyche), (Alloy Explorer), (AstroQuest: Psyche’s Odyssey), (Asteroid Tycoon), (Astro Academy), (Satellite Roundup), (Galactic Capitalist), (Re-Search), (Asteroid Odyssey), (On Console: Psyche), (Psyche Rover 9000), (Psyche Trail), (Psyche Simulator) (Rubber to Iron)
• Cause and Effect Matrix (Post-Launch Public Engagement Cause-And-Effect Matrix Extension)
• Social Media (NASA Psyche Mission 2 – Social Media Analysis)
• Art: Traveling Art Exhibit (NASA Psyche ASU: Traveling Art Exhibit MSU)

View a list of 2023-2024 participants

Silver Class (2022-2023)

Silver Class capstone projects
Silver Class participants and universities

Copper Class (2021-2022)

Copper Class capstone projects
Copper Class participants and universities

Nickel Class (2020-2021)

Nickel Class capstone projects
Nickel Class participants and universities

Cobalt Class (2019-2020)

Cobalt Class capstone projects
Cobalt Class participants and universities

Iron Class (2018-2019)

Iron Class capstone projects
Iron Class participants and universities

Titanium Class (2017-2018)

Titanium Class capstone projects
Titanium Class participants