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Psyche Spacecraft Set for Mars Flyby, Asteroid Mission

6/24/2025

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The Psyche spacecraft is back on track after resolving a valve issue, gearing up for its flyby of Mars in May 2026 and aiming to reach the intriguing asteroid Psyche by August 2029. This groundbreaking mission promises to unveil secrets of the asteroid's metal core, shedding light on the mysteries of planetary formation.

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The Psyche spacecraft is back on track after resolving a valve issue, gearing up for its flyby of Mars in May 2026 and aiming to reach the intriguing asteroid Psyche by August 2029. This groundbreaking mission promises to unveil secrets of the asteroid's metal core, shedding light on the mysteries of planetary formation.