Recently, NASA's Psyche spacecraft captured a stunning crescent image of Mars from nearly 5 million kilometres away.
About Psyche Spacecraft:
It was launched in 2023 by NASA.
It is on a mission to reach the metal-rich asteroid also named Psyche.
Features of Psyche Spacecraft:
The body of the Psyche spacecraft is about the size of a small van.
It uses a solar-electric propulsion system powered by xenon gas, slowly gaining speed over time as it travels through space.
Scientific Instruments of Psyche Spacecraft
Magnetometer: It will look for evidence of an ancient magnetic field at the asteroid Psyche.
Gamma-ray and neutron spectrometer: It will help scientists determine the chemical elements that make up the asteroid’s surface material.
Multispectral Imager: It consists of a pair of identical cameras equipped with filters and telescopic lenses to photograph the surface of the asteroid in different wavelengths of light.
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