Space.com May 16, 2026 • 12:00

NASA's Psyche spacecraft is flying to a metal asteroid. So, why did it just visit Mars? - Space

By Sharmila Kuthunur

NASA's Psyche spacecraft is flying to a metal asteroid. So, why did it just visit Mars? - Space

The slingshot around Mars was a make-or-break moment for the Psyche asteroid mission. Here's why.

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