NASA Commanded Psyche To Turn Around And Capture Images Of Earth And The Moon

August 20, 2025 Universe Today

NASA Commanded Psyche To Turn Around And Capture Images Of Earth And The Moon
By Evan Gough (https://ift.tt/TCGKeku)

NASA’s Psyche captured images of Earth and our Moon from about 180 million miles (290 kilometers) away in July 2025, as it calibrated its imager instrument. When choosing targets for the imager testing, scientists look for bodies that shine with reflected sunlight, just as the asteroid Psyche does. Image Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/ASU

New images from NASA's Psyche spacecraft show that its cameras are working just fine. By pointing them at Earth and the Moon, NASA was able to test the spacecraft's cameras and science instruments. Since both bodies reflect light like Psyche, and since their spectra are familiar, it's a valuable opportunity to test and calibrate the instruments.

August 21, 2025 at 01:27AM
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