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NASA’s Psyche Mission Spies Mars’ Wind-Blown Craters During Close Approach
This view of the Martian surface, captured by NASA’s Psyche spacecraft on May 15, 2026, shows streaks that have formed due to wind blowing over impact craters in the Syrtis Major region.

What happened
According to NASA’s press release item, NASA’s Psyche Mission Spies Mars’ Wind-Blown Craters During Close Approach, This view of the Martian surface, captured by NASA’s Psyche spacecraft on May 15, 2026, shows streaks that have formed due to wind blowing over impact craters in the Syrtis Major region.
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