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science7 months ago•4 min saved

NASA's New Horizons Achieves Milestone in Deep Space Navigation

NASA's New Horizons spacecraft successfully demonstrated a new method of deep space navigation using stellar parallax, marking a significant advancement in interstellar exploration capabilities by accurately determining its position billions of miles from Earth, paving the way for future missions beyond our solar system.

via The Daily Galaxy|

#deep-space-navigation #interstellar-exploration #nasa

science-and-technology8 months ago•4 min saved

China achieves milestone with daytime laser targeting of the moon

China achieved a major milestone in space exploration by successfully firing a precision laser at a satellite orbiting the Moon during daylight, overcoming solar interference, which enhances lunar navigation and communication capabilities for future missions.

via Glass Almanac|

#china #deep-space-navigation #laser-technology