Mars' desolate desert landscape captured by asteroid-bound NASA spacecraft

Science Space Solar System Mars Mars' desolate desert landscape captured by asteroid-bound NASA spacecraft More information Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results. The time-lapse video shows the approach, close approach, and departure of NASA's Psyche spacecraft at Mars as it used the planet's gravity for a boost on its way to the asteroid Psyche. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. By signing up, you confirm you are 16+, will receive newsletters and promotional content and agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy . NASA's asteroid-hunting spacecraft recently needed a little gravitational assist from Mars to keep speeding towards its intended target, but it didn't leave the Red Planet empty-handed.