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Pedal to the metal: NASA's Psyche heads toward asteroid belt

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Briefings

NASA's Psyche spacecraft successfully accelerated toward the asteroid named after itself after a Mars gravity assist. The mission used electric propulsion to maneuver into position for a Mars gravity boost, which will save propellant and adjust trajectory. This marks the first leg of a journey to the asteroid belt, following a successful October 2023 launch.

Key points

• The Psyche spacecraft accelerated toward the asteroid named after itself after a Mars gravity assist.
• Electric propulsion was used to maneuver into position for a Mars gravity boost.

Context

This mission represents the first major step in NASA's plan to study the asteroid belt, following a successful launch in October 2023.

Limitations

The evidence covers only the first leg of the journey. The specific trajectory change and the exact timing of the Mars gravity assist are not detailed in the provided text.

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