"NASA's Psyche Spacecraft Captures Stunning Images of Metal Asteroid"

NASA's Psyche spacecraft, on its way to the asteroid Psyche in the main asteroid belt, has successfully turned on its twin cameras and captured its first images, marking a significant milestone for the mission. The images were taken within a star field in the constellation Pisces and will be used to verify the instruments' performance and calibrate the images. Additionally, the spacecraft's magnetometer detected solar eruptions, confirming its ability to detect small magnetic fields and its own magnetic "quietness." The mission also achieved the first-ever use of Hall-effect thrusters in deep space and demonstrated optical communications from a record distance. The team will continue to power on and test the other science instruments to gather data on the asteroid's composition and surface material.