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Mission To Psyche @MissionToPsyche

@NASA's Psyche mission to a metal-rich asteroid. Account managed by the Psyche team @ASU. Official NASA communications: @NASASolarSystem.

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NASA
@NASA
May 20
First stop, Mars. Next stop, Psyche 📍 On May 15, our Psyche spacecraft swung by Mars on its way to its next destination: a metal-rich asteroid also named Psyche. The Red Planet gave the spacecraft a 1,000-mph speed boost and provided some stunning photos as well!
A view of crescent Mars against black space. The planet\u2019s warm color glows faintly along its rim. Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/ASU

ALT A view of crescent Mars against black space. The planet\u2019s warm color glows faintly along its rim. Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/ASU

A bird\u2019s-eye view of the double-ring Martian crater Huygens, seen in the top right of the image. The colors appear as a dramatic, blotchy mix of radiant blue and rusty red. Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/ASU

ALT A bird\u2019s-eye view of the double-ring Martian crater Huygens, seen in the top right of the image. The colors appear as a dramatic, blotchy mix of radiant blue and rusty red. Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/ASU

A photo of Mars, partially shadowed toward the top of the image, from its south polar region. The planet appears gray from this angle, and its southern ice cap is stark white by contrast. Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/ASU

ALT A photo of Mars, partially shadowed toward the top of the image, from its south polar region. The planet appears gray from this angle, and its southern ice cap is stark white by contrast. Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/ASU

A bird\u2019s-eye view of the rusty-red Martian surface. The surface is heavily cratered with white outlines around them, streaky due to the planet\u2019s wind. Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/ASU

ALT A bird\u2019s-eye view of the rusty-red Martian surface. The surface is heavily cratered with white outlines around them, streaky due to the planet\u2019s wind. Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/ASU

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Mission To Psyche retweeted
NASA Solar System
@NASASolarSystem
May 20
The initial reports are in: #MissionToPsyche aced its Mars flyby. ☑️ With the Red Planet in the rearview mirror, the spacecraft will soon resume using its solar-electric propulsion system to make a beeline to the main asteroid belt and rendezvous with the asteroid Psyche.
NASA JPL
@NASAJPL
May 19
Hello Mars, goodbye Mars 👋 NASA’s #MissionToPsyche spacecraft was speeding by the Red Planet on May 15 when it snapped this rare, crescent view of Mars. The successful flyby flung the Psyche spacecraft toward its final destination: the metal-rich asteroid Psyche. 1/2
A crescent-shaped Mars against the darkness of space. Within the thin illuminated crescent, the reddish surface and some clouds can be seen.

ALT A crescent-shaped Mars against the darkness of space. Within the thin illuminated crescent, the reddish surface and some clouds can be seen.

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Mission To Psyche retweeted
NASA JPL
@NASAJPL
May 19
Hello Mars, goodbye Mars 👋 NASA’s #MissionToPsyche spacecraft was speeding by the Red Planet on May 15 when it snapped this rare, crescent view of Mars. The successful flyby flung the Psyche spacecraft toward its final destination: the metal-rich asteroid Psyche. 1/2
A crescent-shaped Mars against the darkness of space. Within the thin illuminated crescent, the reddish surface and some clouds can be seen.

ALT A crescent-shaped Mars against the darkness of space. Within the thin illuminated crescent, the reddish surface and some clouds can be seen.

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Mission To Psyche retweeted
NASA Solar System
@NASASolarSystem
May 15
Replying to @NASAJPL
Thanks for the boost, @NASAMars! Next stop: the asteroid Psyche. There's still a long way to go – the #MissionToPsyche spacecraft will enter orbit there in 2029. Exactly what we will find remains to be seen... Follow along at science.nasa.gov/mission/psy… and watch this space
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Mission To Psyche retweeted
NASA Solar System
@NASASolarSystem
May 15
Replying to @NASAJPL
☑️Closest approach! Distance: 2,800 miles Speed: 12,300 mph
Simulated view of the Psyche spacecraft, with its "wings" of solar panel arrays, passing above the surface of the planet Mars, now seen in nearly full phase.

ALT Simulated view of the Psyche spacecraft, with its "wings" of solar panel arrays, passing above the surface of the planet Mars, now seen in nearly full phase.

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Mission To Psyche retweeted
NASA Solar System
@NASASolarSystem
May 15
Replying to @NASAJPL
Psyche sends its data via the giant antennas of NASA's Deep Space Network. You can see which DSN stations are active and which spacecraft they're communicating with in real time at: eyes.nasa.gov/apps/dsn-now/d… Distance: 5,020 miles Speed: 11,660 mph
Simulated view of the Psyche spacecraft, with its "wings" of solar panel arrays, growing ever closer to the planet Mars, now seen in nearly half-full phase.

ALT Simulated view of the Psyche spacecraft, with its "wings" of solar panel arrays, growing ever closer to the planet Mars, now seen in nearly half-full phase.

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Mission To Psyche retweeted
NASA Solar System
@NASASolarSystem
May 15
Replying to @NASAJPL
During the approach to Mars, the Psyche spacecraft's cameras and other science instruments are active. As raw images are transmitted to Earth during the coming hours and days, they will be available at solarsystem.nasa.gov/psyche-… Distance: 9,510 miles Speed: 11,020 mph
Simulated view of the Psyche spacecraft, with its "wings" of solar panel arrays, approaching the planet Mars, seen in crescent phase.

ALT Simulated view of the Psyche spacecraft, with its "wings" of solar panel arrays, approaching the planet Mars, seen in crescent phase.

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Mission To Psyche retweeted
NASA Solar System
@NASASolarSystem
May 15
This "gravity assist" flyby will use the Red Planet's pull to boost the spacecraft's speed and refine its trajectory on its way to explore the mysterious, metal-rich asteroid Psyche. Details: go.nasa.gov/4tsCLPQ Current distance from Mars: 14,450 miles Speed: 10,710 mph
Simulated view of the Psyche spacecraft, with its "wings" of solar panel arrays, approaching the planet Mars, seen in crescent phase.

ALT Simulated view of the Psyche spacecraft, with its "wings" of solar panel arrays, approaching the planet Mars, seen in crescent phase.

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Mission To Psyche retweeted
NASA
@NASA
May 15
Follow @NASASolarSystem for live updates as our Psyche mission slingshots around Mars! Learn more about the asteroid explorer: science.nasa.gov/mission/psy…

Psyche

The Psyche spacecraft is traveling to a unique metal-rich asteroid with the same name. By August 2029 the spacecraft will begin exploring asteroid Psyche.

science.nasa.gov
NASA Solar System
@NASASolarSystem
May 15
Right now, NASA's #MissionToPsyche is approaching Mars. Current distance: 29,780 miles Current speed relative to Mars: 10,340 mph This simulated view, based on actual trajectory data, comes from our Eyes on the Solar System experience. Ride along: eyes.nasa.gov/apps/solar-sys…
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Mission To Psyche retweeted
NASA Solar System
@NASASolarSystem
May 15
Right now, NASA's #MissionToPsyche is approaching Mars. Current distance: 29,780 miles Current speed relative to Mars: 10,340 mph This simulated view, based on actual trajectory data, comes from our Eyes on the Solar System experience. Ride along: eyes.nasa.gov/apps/solar-sys…
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Mission To Psyche retweeted
NASA Solar System
@NASASolarSystem
May 15
Today's the day! The #MissionToPsyche spacecraft is now on final approach to Mars. Real-time updates to follow.
NASA JPL
@NASAJPL
May 8
NASA’s #MissionToPsyche – on its way to explore a rare, metal-rich asteroid – is about to get a speed boost from Mars. 🚀🏁 On May 15, spacecraft will harness the Red Planet’s gravitational pull as a slingshot to increase its speed and adjust its trajectory. 1/2
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Space Sciences Laboratory@ucbssl
May 11
NASA's @MissionToPsyche is approaching Mars for a gravity assist. It's also a chance to get images of the Red Planet. "...if...we can do important testing and calibration of the science instruments, that would be the icing on the cake," said Psyche PI and SSL Director @ltelkins.
NASA JPL
@NASAJPL
May 8
NASA’s #MissionToPsyche – on its way to explore a rare, metal-rich asteroid – is about to get a speed boost from Mars. 🚀🏁 On May 15, spacecraft will harness the Red Planet’s gravitational pull as a slingshot to increase its speed and adjust its trajectory. 1/2
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Mission To Psyche retweeted
NASA Solar System
@NASASolarSystem
May 13
This simulated view shows Psyche's current position in space as it speeds toward Mars. Stay tuned for more! All about Psyche’s Mars flyby: go.nasa.gov/4tsCLPQ 2/2
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Mission To Psyche retweeted
NASA Solar System
@NASASolarSystem
May 13
This is not an eclipse, but an even more rare sight: a crescent Mars as seen by NASA’s #MissionToPsyche spacecraft. The unprocessed image — taken by Psyche today — shows the night side of Mars as the spacecraft approaches the Red Planet for a flyby on May 15. The glowing crescent is sunlight reflected from the day side of the planet's surface, as well as sunlight passing through its atmosphere. The irregularities in the crescent are likely caused by surface features, and dust and clouds in the atmosphere.  1/2
A brightly glowing crescent against the darkness of space.

ALT A brightly glowing crescent against the darkness of space.

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Stay tuned for images and post flyby analysis... coming soon!💫
NASA Mars
@NASAMars
May 8
Replying to @NASAMars
Several @NASA and @ESA orbiters and rovers at Mars will be making observations during the Psyche flyby. Comparing these measurements will help the team calibrate their instruments, and support planning for future spacecraft approaching Mars. More: go.nasa.gov/4tsCLPQ
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Thanks for the boost @NASAMars!💫😉 To learn more visit: jpl.nasa.gov/news/nasas-psyc…

NASA’s Psyche Mission to Fly by Mars for Gravity Assist

The spacecraft is using the Red Planet’s gravity to increase speed and tilt its trajectory on the journey to the metal-rich asteroid Psyche.

jpl.nasa.gov
NASA JPL
@NASAJPL
May 8
NASA’s #MissionToPsyche – on its way to explore a rare, metal-rich asteroid – is about to get a speed boost from Mars. 🚀🏁 On May 15, spacecraft will harness the Red Planet’s gravitational pull as a slingshot to increase its speed and adjust its trajectory. 1/2
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We're Psyche'd to see you there 😉!!
Learn With NASA
@LearnWithNASA
Apr 17
You are cordially invited to the Psyche Inspired Online Showcase! 🎨🖼️ - Listen to this year's interns talk about their artwork & internship experience. - Walk through a virtual art gallery. - Leave with your own “goodie bag.” Open now through April 30. psyche.ssl.berkeley.edu/psyc…
A circular stained-glass panel shows the Psyche spacecraft passing close to Mars. The planet glows in layered reds, oranges, and golds, while the spacecraft appears in lighter metallic tones against dark space. The warm colors surround the craft briefly, suggesting a close flyby before it continues into the darkness beyond.

ALT A circular stained-glass panel shows the Psyche spacecraft passing close to Mars. The planet glows in layered reds, oranges, and golds, while the spacecraft appears in lighter metallic tones against dark space. The warm colors surround the craft briefly, suggesting a close flyby before it continues into the darkness beyond.

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Mission To Psyche retweeted
NASA Solar System
@NASASolarSystem
Mar 23
Great balls of fire! ☄️ We've seen several fireballs streak across the sky recently. What are they, and what's the difference between a meteoroid, a meteor, and a meteorite? Get the facts with this handy guide: science.nasa.gov/solar-syste…
A long-exposure photo of rocks and trees silhouetted by a starry night sky. Several meteors are visible as thin streaks of light radiating from a single point in the sky near the center of the frame.

ALT A long-exposure photo of rocks and trees silhouetted by a starry night sky. Several meteors are visible as thin streaks of light radiating from a single point in the sky near the center of the frame.

NASA Space Alerts
@NASASpaceAlerts
Mar 23
#MeteorSighting: A fireball was observed by witnesses in the western U.S. on Sunday night, March 22. The meteor was first spotted above the California town of Chowchilla. It traveled south at 35,000 mph before disintegrating above Calflax. This fireball does not appear to be related to other recent bright meteors. 🔗 go.nasa.gov/4btbPd1 Eyewitness accounts supplied by the American Meteor Society
This graphic reads, Meteor Sighting California, at the bottom. It features an outline of the state with an illustrated meteor traveling south in the middle of the state from . Credit: NASA/Alyssa Lee

ALT This graphic reads, Meteor Sighting California, at the bottom. It features an outline of the state with an illustrated meteor traveling south in the middle of the state from . Credit: NASA/Alyssa Lee

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NASA Solar System
@NASASolarSystem
4 Dec 2025
Interstellar comet updates ☄️ On Nov. 30, the @NASAHubble space telescope captured a new look at comet 3I/ATLAS: go.nasa.gov/3MlLfbB Our #MissionToPsyche asteroid explorer also joined the effort to track the comet’s path: go.nasa.gov/3Y8yB2h
An image from NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope showing the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS. The comet is a small white dot in the center of the image, with a light blue halo of light that takes up most of the image. Other stars are shown streaking across the image as diagonal blue-white lines.

ALT An image from NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope showing the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS. The comet is a small white dot in the center of the image, with a light blue halo of light that takes up most of the image. Other stars are shown streaking across the image as diagonal blue-white lines.

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These #PsycheCapstone students from @universityofga, were featured by the International NASA @SpaceApps Challenge for their team's intuitive AI Chatbot Vertex that makes NASA space biology publications more accessible! Learn more about their project➡️spaceappschallenge.org/2025/…
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