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Space.com • Robert Lea

NASA’s Psyche spacecraft to use a Mars gravity assist with a close flyby May 15

NASA’s Psyche solar-electric asteroid probe, launched Oct. 13, 2023, will fly within 3,000 miles of Mars on May 15 to gain energy for its journey to the metallic asteroid Psyche. Mission planners will leverage Mars’ gravity alongside xenon-fueled propulsion to shape the interplanetary trajectory.

2026-05-12T08:11:48.565672-07:00
Event   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Exploration & Science Missions   Commercial Space  
Space.com • Mike Wall

SpaceX fuels up Starship V3 megarocket for 1st time ahead of crucial test flight (photos)

By Space.com: SpaceX has stacked and fueled the new version of its Starship megarocket for the first time ever, gearing up for a key test flight that could launch as soon as this week.

2026-05-12T03:58:49.180951-07:00
Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Defense & Militarization  
SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

Lockheed Martin, Seagate Space and Firefly Aerospace are Collaborating to Accelerate Sea-Based Launch Solutions

By SpaceWatch Global: Lockheed Martin, Seagate Space, and Firefly Aerospace are collaborating on sea-based launch solutions for national security using Seagate's Gateway offshore platform.

2026-05-12T00:56:56.937973-07:00