Mars Gave NASA’s Psyche a Boost—Next Stop: Metal Asteroid
Washington, May 24, 2026, 11:03 (EDT) NASA says its Psyche probe remains on track for a 2029 rendezvous with a dense, metal-heavy asteroid, following a close Mars flyby on May 15 that delivered a velocity kick and fresh imagery of the Red Planet. During the maneuver, Psyche skimmed as close as 2,864 miles—4,609 kilometers—from Mars’ surface, according to the agency.
