NASA’s Psyche Mission Sees Mars’ South Pole After Flyby
19 May 2026, 20:34 GMT
By Rafael Alanis
Topic: Photojournal
Credit: Rafael Alanis
Source URL: https://science.nasa.gov/photojournal/nasas-psyche-mission-sees-mars-south-pole-after-flyby/
Description This is Psyche’s first view of a nearly “full Mars” seen shortly after the spacecraft’s closest approach to the planet on May 15, 2026. The view extends from the south polar cap northwards to the Valles Marineris canyon system and beyond. With Mars in the rearview mirror, the spacecraft will soon resume use of […] The post NASA’s Psyche Mission Sees Mars’ South Pole After Flyby appeared first on NASA Science .