Psyche Spacecraft Executes Gravity Assist Flyby of Mars on July 29, 2026
NASA's Psyche spacecraft performed a gravity assist maneuver using Mars to adjust its trajectory on July 29, 2026.
On July 29, 2026, NASA's Psyche spacecraft conducted a gravity assist flyby of Mars. The maneuver is intended to alter Psyche's trajectory to continue its journey toward its primary target, the metallic asteroid Psyche. NASA provided video footage capturing the spacecraft as it passed by Mars, demonstrating the mission's progression and navigational tactics.
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NASA — APOD: 2026 July 29 – Psyche Receives Gravity Assist from MarsTHE QUESTIONS THIS EVENT LEAVES BEHIND