NASA's Psyche spacecraft performs a dramatic gravitational assist flyby of Mars at 12,000 mph, skimming 2,800 miles above the planet.
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NASA’s Psyche probe is about to slingshot around Mars at 12,000 mph

12,000 Mph Spacecraft velocity during flyby
2,800 Miles Altitude above Mars surface
Gravitational Assist & Instrument Calibration Purpose