Jupiter Probe's Stuck Antenna Unfurls with Clever Fix.

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Jupiter Probe's Stuck Antenna Unfurls with Clever Fix.
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The JUICE probe, on its way to explore Jupiter's icy moons, encountered a problem when its ice-penetrating RIME antenna refused to deploy. Engineers tried several methods to dislodge the stuck antenna, including shaking and baking it in the sun, but it remained lodged. Finally, a "non-explosive actuator" was fired, which moved the pin holding the antenna in place, allowing it to fully deploy. The probe will continue its eight-year journey to Jupiter, where it will explore Europa, Ganymede, and Callisto.

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