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NASA's Psyche spacecraft captures stunning Mars timelapse during gravity assist

NASA's Psyche spacecraft has captured a stunning timelapse video of Mars during a close approach in May. The spacecraft used Mars' gravity for a boost on its journey to explore the asteroid Psyche, located in the asteroid belt. During its encounter, Psyche took thousands of images, showcasing Mars' surface, its icy south pole, and even its moons Phobos and Deimos. AI

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NASA's Psyche spacecraft captures stunning Mars timelapse during gravity assist

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Cheyenne MacDonald) ·

    NASA shares beautiful timelapse of the Psyche spacecraft's view over Mars

    The spacecraft made a close approach to the red planet in May on its way to explore the asteroid it's named after.