NASA's Psyche spacecraft activates thrusters, enters 'full cruise' mode
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NASA has successfully activated the electric Hall thrusters of its spacecraft, Psyche. The agency announced that the spacecraft is now in "full cruise" mode, seven months after its launch on October 13, 2023. This significant milestone was achieved aboard a conventional SpaceX rocket, and marks a crucial step in Psyche's journey to a metal-rich asteroid located beyond Mars.
