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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.
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 just pulled off a flawless Mars flyby, using the Red Planet's gravity to slingshot itself 1,000 mph faster toward a mysterious metal asteroid. The bonus? It captured stunning crescent Mars photos that surprised even the mission scientists.
A spacecraft on its way to a metal-rich asteroid just sent back jaw-dropping photos of Mars, revealing ancient craters in colors beyond what human eyes can see. The unexpected images showcase the power of grabbing scientific opportunities during deep space travel.
A NASA spacecraft heading to a metal asteroid just sent back breathtaking photos of Mars after using the red planet as a cosmic slingshot. The images reveal colorful craters, ice fields, and a glowing Martian crescent.
NASA's Psyche spacecraft snapped photos of Mars showing dramatic 30-mile wind patterns carved across ancient craters. The mission proves space exploration can deliver incredible discoveries even while traveling to completely different destinations.
NASA's Psyche spacecraft just captured breathtaking images of Mars during a flyby that boosted it toward a metal-rich asteroid worth more than Earth's entire economy. The close encounter gave scientists thousands of photos while testing equipment that will explore the mysterious 16 Psyche asteroid in 2029.
A Washington startup just secured $6 million to perfect navigation software that guides spacecraft using pictures of planets and stars instead of GPS. The technology could help spacecraft find their way home even when satellites can't reach them.
Scientists are closer to solving a 200-year mystery about a giant metal asteroid that might be the exposed heart of a destroyed planet. New crater simulations will help NASA's spacecraft unlock Psyche's secrets when it arrives in 2029.
NASA's Psyche spacecraft just used Mars as a cosmic speed boost, slingshotting past the red planet at 2,864 miles up and gaining 1,000 mph on its journey to explore a Massachusetts-sized metal asteroid. Along the way, it captured stunning crescent views of Mars that Earth-based observers could never see.
NASA's Psyche spacecraft will skim just 2,800 miles above Mars this Friday, using the planet's gravity to slingshot toward a mysterious metal asteroid. The dramatic flyby could reveal stunning crescent views of Mars and even detect hidden dust rings around the red planet.
A NASA spacecraft heading to the asteroid belt just snapped a stunning photo of Mars that looks more like a solar eclipse. The rare crescent view shows the Red Planet from an angle we almost never get to see.
A spacecraft bound for an asteroid just snapped the clearest photo ever of Mars' icy south pole during a quick flyby. The image shows a frozen cap stretching more than 430 miles across the red planet.
A spacecraft headed for a metal asteroid captured breathtaking new images of Mars while using the red planet's gravity to speed up its journey. The Psyche probe passed just 2,864 miles above Mars and gathered data that will help scientists understand our own planet better.
True Anomaly's autonomous spacecraft just completed its toughest mission yet, proving it can track and maneuver around objects in orbit. The success clears the path for critical Space Force defense missions launching over the next 18 months.
Four astronauts just returned from orbiting the moon with glowing reviews of their spacecraft, declaring it ready to carry crews to the lunar surface. Their confidence could accelerate humanity's return to the moon.
Northrop Grumman's biggest cargo spacecraft yet just wrapped up a successful six-month mission to the International Space Station, delivering 11,000 pounds of supplies despite an early engine hiccup. The Cygnus XL's triumph shows how space delivery is getting bigger and better.
A mysterious visitor from beyond our solar system has been captured on camera by a Jupiter-bound spacecraft, giving scientists a rare glimpse into the cosmos beyond our neighborhood. Only three interstellar objects have ever been spotted passing through our solar system.
NASA just announced an ambitious plan to build a permanent moon base and launch humanity's first nuclear-powered interplanetary spacecraft, all within the next three years. The space agency is racing to return Americans to the lunar surface before competing nations stake their claim.
A spacecraft heading to explore a mysterious metal asteroid captured stunning new views of Mars during a strategic flyby that boosted its speed by 1,000 miles per hour. The images offer perspectives of the red planet rarely seen by human eyes.
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