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NASA reports switching Psyche spacecraft to near-constant electric engines

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NASA reports switching the Psyche spacecraft to near-constant use of electric engines to accelerate its journey to the asteroid Psyche, which launched in October 2023. The spacecraft is expected to reach the asteroid Psyche in summer 2029 and has been using its engines almost continuously since September 28.

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  • 3DNews

    T2 · established media · company · international

  • iXBT

    T2 · established media · company · international

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