New Moon Route Cuts Space Fuel Use by 58.8 Meters/Second
Scientists discovered a hidden path to the moon that slashes fuel costs and could save millions on future space missions. The secret? Approaching lunar orbit from the opposite side of Earth.
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NASA's Psyche Spacecraft Aces Mars Flyby, Eyes Metal Asteroid
NASA's Psyche mission just nailed a tricky Mars gravity assist, getting a 1,000 mph speed boost on its way to explore a metal-rich asteroid that could reveal secrets about how planets form. The spacecraft is now barreling toward its 2029 destination after capturing stunning close-up images of the Red Planet.
NASA's Psyche Spacecraft Captures Stunning Mars Crescent Views
On its journey to a metal-rich asteroid, NASA's Psyche spacecraft is treating scientists to rare crescent views of Mars they've never seen before. The mission is turning a routine gravity assist into a treasure trove of scientific discovery.