The Psyche spacecraft successfully executed a gravity assist maneuver around Mars on July 29, 2026. This strategic flyby utilized Mars’s gravitational field to alter the spacecraft's trajectory and increase its speed. The encounter lasted approximately six hours, according to NASA data released today. Scientists are analyzing telemetry data collected during this critical phase of the mission. Following the Mars gravity assist, the Psyche spacecraft is now continuing toward its destination – the metal-rich asteroid 16 Psyche.
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