Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 29, 2026

Psyche Receives Gravity Assist from Mars

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 29, 2026 is “Psyche Receives Gravity Assist from Mars,” a video. It is credited to NASA/JPL-Caltech/ASU/True Story Films. The original explanation runs about 174 words.

From the explanation

“Solar System bodies make deep space exploration more fuel efficient! Today’s video shows the Psyche spacecraft gaining speed and changing its trajectory with minimal fuel spent due to a gravity assist from Mars in May 2026.”

— APOD editors, July 29, 2026

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 29, 2026
Type: Video
Credit: Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/ASU/True Story Films
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 174 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 29, 2026 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod/apod-2026-july-29-psyche-receives-gravity-assist-from-mars

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