NASA’s Psyche Spacecraft Captures Stunning Image of ‘Crescent Mars’ Ahead of Gravity Assist Flyby; See Rare Photo of Red Planet

NASA’s Psyche spacecraft has captured a striking unprocessed image of a crescent Mars while approaching the Red Planet for a gravity assist flyby on May 15, 2026. The image shows the night side of Mars with a glowing crescent formed by sunlight reflecting off the day side and passing through the planet’s atmosphere. Irregularities along the crescent are attributed to surface features, dust, and clouds. This rare view highlights the spacecraft’s journey as it uses Mars’ gravity to gain speed toward its primary target, the metal-rich asteroid Psyche. The mission team shared the image on May 13, 2026, generating significant interest among space enthusiasts. Further images and updates from the flyby are expected in the coming days. Satellites Add a New Layer to Global Poverty Data

Crescent of Mars Image Captured by NASA Psyche Spacecraft 

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