NASA reports that its Psyche spacecraft captures a close-approach image of Mars showing wind activity shaping impact craters. In the view taken on May 15, 2026, streak-like markings appear across the Martian surface in the Syrtis Major region. According to NASA and Phys.org, the streaks form as wind blows over existing impact craters, producing elongated features that extend roughly 30 miles (50 kilometers) across the scene. The image resolution is stated to be nearly 1,200 feet (360 meters) per pixel. Both sources also describe large craters in the image, including craters near the center-bottom of the scene that measure about 30 miles (approximately 50 kilometers) in diameter based on the imagery provided. Together, the reports characterize the photo as evidence of dust or surface material being redistributed by wind around and over crater structures, highlighting how atmospheric processes can modify impact sites on Mars. The spacecraft’s imaging provides a detailed snapshot of these wind-blown features during its approach.