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NASA’s Psyche probe swung past Mars at 2,864 miles, stealing a 1,000-mph boost on its way to a metal asteroid thought to be a dead planet’s core

NASA’s Psyche spacecraft swept within 2,864 miles of Mars on May 15, 2026, grabbing a roughly 1,000-mph speed boost that bent ...
Los Angeles Times

Scientists long urged NASA to search for signs of life near Jupiter. Now it’s happening

Jupiter’s icy moon Europa is suspected of harboring a vast ocean that may be capable of supporting life. The $5-billion Europa Clipper spacecraft is the largest interplanetary probe ever built by NASA ...
MIT Technology Review

NASA is building the first nuclear reactor-powered interplanetary spacecraft. How will it work?

The agency wants to fly it to Mars by the end of 2028. Experts say that’s … ambitious. MIT Technology Review Explains: Let our writers untangle the complex, messy world of technology to help you ...
Isaac Arthur on MSN

Why reusable interplanetary highways could change space travel

Becoming an interplanetary species begins with reaching another world and Mars is the most likely first destination.
Space.com

Twin Mars spacecraft arrive in Florida for launch on Blue Origin's powerful New Glenn rocket (photo)

"Delivering two interplanetary spacecraft on schedule and within budget for a Mars mission is no small feat, and it speaks to the determination and agility of our team." When you purchase through ...