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A Probe Took Incredible Pictures of Mars on Its Way to a Far-Off Asteroid
NASA used the Psyche probe's recent close approach to Mars to calibrate its observation instruments, capturing high-resolution images during the spacecraft's journey to a distant asteroid. The maneuver demonstrates the probe's capabilities and provides valuable data for its upcoming mission.
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