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NASA's Psyche mission delivers Mars flyby data, time-lapse video
The spacecraft aced its encounter with Mars. Now, mission scientists are studying a trove of data from the flyby in preparation for its arrival at asteroid Psyche in 2029.
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NASA’s Psyche spacecraft completed a successful flyby of Mars on May 15, using the planet’s gravity to boost its speed and adjust its trajectory slightly. The encounter provided a large set of data that mission scientists are now analyzing in preparation for Psyche’s arrival in 2029. The flyby also offered a chance to refine the science plan for the metal‑rich asteroid that will be the mission’s primary target.
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