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A gamma-ray sensor developed by LLNL was tested during the NASA Psyche mission's flyby of Mars.

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Who
NASA, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL)
What
A gamma-ray sensor developed by LLNL was tested during the NASA Psyche mission's flyby of Mars.
When
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:42:00 GMT · 2h 45m ago
Where
Mars ·
Why
To test the functionality of the gamma-ray sensor on a deep space mission.
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The test validated the performance of a new sensor technology in a deep space environment, potentially paving the way for future planetary science missions.

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