NASA's Psyche spacecraft will perform a gravity assist maneuver near Mars on May 15, using the planet's gravitational pull to accelerate toward the metal-rich asteroid Psyche.
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A close brush with Mars will reshape NASA's Psyche journey in a way few missions attempt
2,800 Miles miles Closest approach distance
12,333 Mph mph Spacecraft speed
Asteroid Psyche Target object