Phys.Org May 09, 2026 • 12:41

A close brush with Mars will reshape NASA's Psyche journey in a way few missions attempt - Phys.org

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NASA's Psyche spacecraft will get a boost from Mars on Friday, May 15, passing just 2,800 miles (4,500 kilometers) from the planet's surface at some 12,333 mph (19,848 kph). The spacecraft will harness the planet's gravitational pull to speed up and adjust it…

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A close brush with Mars will reshape NASA's Psyche journey in a way few missions attempt - Phys.org

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