How Nasa’s Psyche probe is about to steal speed from Mars to reach a metal world
Something remarkable is about to happen today. Around 12:30 pm IST on May 15, 2026, Nasa’s Psyche probe will swing past Mars, not to visit the Red Planet, but to steal something from it. Speed. This elegant celestial manoeuvre, known as a gravity assist, is one of the most beautiful tricks in space exploration. Think…