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"NASA Restores Communication with Voyager 1, Reviving Historic Mission"

NASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft, the farthest human-made object from Earth, briefly reconnected and sent a new signal containing valuable data, raising hopes for the historic mission. Engineers are analyzing the signal to identify the source of the spacecraft's recent communication issues, which have persisted since November 2023. The team suspects a problem between the spacecraft's flight data system and telemetry modulation unit. Despite the distance, NASA is working to resolve the issue and potentially save the iconic mission, which has been exploring the cosmos for over 46 years.

via Gizmodo|

#deep-space-mission #nasa #signal

space-exploration1 year ago•1 min saved

"Voyager 1's Mysterious Signals Puzzle NASA"

NASA's Voyager 1, which has been transmitting data from space for nearly 50 years, is experiencing a communication glitch that may end its ability to send coherent data back to Earth. The spacecraft, which has traveled deeper into space than any other human-made object, has been spewing out garbled binary code since November. Despite the challenges of fixing a craft 15 billion miles away, NASA is working to address the issue, recognizing the immense value of Voyager 1's role in research. Voyager 1's unexpected longevity and its emotional significance to humanity make the potential loss a significant one, while its twin craft, Voyager 2, remains operational.

via Newser|

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space-exploration2 years ago•6 min saved

"Groundbreaking Asteroid Mining Startup Prepares for Historic Deep Space Mission"

California-based startup Astroforge is preparing to launch the first-ever commercial deep space mission with the goal of mining asteroids for precious metals. The company successfully test fired the rockets that will enable its spacecraft, Brokkr-2, to reach an asteroid in about nine months. Astroforge aims to tap into the abundant metals found in asteroids, which could help meet the increasing demand for metals as the world transitions to clean energy. With lower launch costs and off-the-shelf components available, the company estimates the total cost of its mission to be less than $10 million. If successful, Astroforge plans to develop further missions to characterize asteroids, develop mining technologies, and eventually mine and return material to Earth for sale.

via Forbes|

#asteroid-mining #astroforge #commercialization