NASA’s Psyche probe approaches Mars for a gravity boost on its way to the metal-rich asteroid

of NASA #MissionToPsyche – on its way to explore a rare, metal-rich asteroid – is about to get a boost from Mars. 🚀🏁

On May 15, the spacecraft will use the Red Planet’s gravitational pull as a slingshot to increase its speed and adjust its trajectory. 1/2 pic.twitter.com/ptaVFEP2x5

— NASA JPL (@NASAJPL) May 8, 2026