Psyche Mission

[publiusr]

They have a wide range of them---I am thinking it is this one:
https://www.eeworldonline.com/lockheed-martin-develops-high-power-micro-cryocooler-for-satellites/
These just to keep instruments cool.

 

[Flyaway]

Psyche Spacecraft Prepares for Mars Flyby

View: https://youtu.be/l5k8T8Nas1g

 

[Flyaway]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2054702448862978323

View: https://twitter.com/NASASolarSystem/status/2054702448862978323

This is not an eclipse, but an even more rare sight: a crescent Mars as seen by NASA’s #MissionToPsyche spacecraft.

The unprocessed image — taken by Psyche today — shows the night side of Mars as the spacecraft approaches the Red Planet for a flyby on May 15. The glowing crescent is sunlight reflected from the day side of the planet's surface, as well as sunlight passing through its atmosphere. The irregularities in the crescent are likely caused by surface features, and dust and clouds in the atmosphere. 1/2

This simulated view shows Psyche's current position in space as it speeds toward Mars.

 

[Flyaway]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2056900021631746281

View: https://twitter.com/NASASolarSystem/status/2056900021631746281

NASA Solar System@NASASolarSystem
The initial reports are in: #MissionToPsyche aced its Mars flyby.

With the Red Planet in the rearview mirror, the spacecraft will soon resume using its solar-electric propulsion system to make a beeline to the main asteroid belt and rendezvous with the asteroid Psyche.

 

[NMaude]

How long now before it reaches Psyche?