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Psyche Spacecraft Approaches Mars
NASA’s Psyche spacecraft is using Mars’ gravity for a speed boost and trajectory adjustment. The flyby also provided valuable imagery of the planet.
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This composite photo released on July 17, 2026, shows the crescent of Mars grow as NASA’s Psyche spacecraft approached the planet for a gravity assist. Psyche flew by Mars on May 15, 2026, using the planet’s gravity to gain speed and slightly tilt its trajectory. The flyby also gave the te
2026-07-21 14:53 UTC