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A new satellite, NISAR, launched by NASA and ISRO, successfully deployed its record-breaking 39-foot antenna in orbit, enabling high-resolution 3D imaging of Earth's surface to monitor changes with unprecedented detail, with science operations expected to begin in late fall.
The European Space Agency's Juice spacecraft encountered a problem during deployment when its Radar for Icy Moons Exploration (RIME) antenna failed to deploy properly. After weeks of attempts and troubleshooting, the team discovered a solution: warming up the pin in the sun and firing a nearby actuator to release it. The antenna successfully deployed, allowing Juice to continue its mission to investigate the icy moons of Jupiter.