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NASA's Psyche Mission: A Gravitational Slingshot at Mars Propels Humanity Towards a Metal World

NASA's pioneering Psyche spacecraft recently executed a flawless gravity assist at Mars, accelerating its journey towards the enigmatic, metal-rich asteroid 16 Psyche. This critical maneuver, performed on May 15, 2026, marks a significant milestone in our quest to understand the formation of planetary cores and the early solar system.