NASA Psyche Spacecraft Captures Mars Images

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The Psyche spacecraft is flying past Mars this week. It needs a gravity boost to reach a rare metal asteroid.

The spacecraft will fly very close to Mars. It will take many practice pictures during this close pass.

The asteroid Psyche is special because it is made of metal. Scientists think it is the core of an early planet.

Studying Psyche can teach us about our solar system. We may learn how life started on Earth from this mission.

The spacecraft started its long journey in 2023. It will reach the asteroid Psyche in the year 2029.

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What is the Psyche spacecraft doing this week?

The Psyche spacecraft is flying past Mars this week.

Why does the Psyche spacecraft need to fly close to Mars?

It needs a gravity boost to reach a rare metal asteroid.

When did the Psyche spacecraft start its journey?

The spacecraft started its long journey in 2023.

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