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space-exploration2 years ago•4 min saved

"Potential End of Communication for NASA's Voyager Spacecraft"

NASA's Voyager 1 and 2, launched in 1977, are on the brink of losing communication with Earth as their power supply dwindles. Despite this, NASA aims to keep in touch with the probes until their 50th anniversary in 2027. The spacecraft, now in interstellar space, have provided invaluable data on charged particles and magnetic fields. Engineers are conserving power by shutting off non-essential systems, but the probes may continue to drift in space for hundreds of thousands of years, carrying golden records meant to communicate with extraterrestrial life.

via Business Insider|

#communication #interstellar-space #nasa

weather2 years ago•4 min saved

Heatwave grips central U.S., shattering records and prompting alerts

Sweltering temperatures have brought misery to a large portion of the central United States, with record high temperatures being recorded in Texas and other states. People are being advised to stay hydrated and check on neighbors, while the Electric Reliability Council of Texas has asked residents to voluntarily conserve power due to extreme temperatures and high demand. This heatwave is the latest example of extreme weather events that scientists have warned will become more frequent and prolonged due to climate change. Excessive heat warnings and advisories are in place across several states, with concerns about heat-related illnesses and the impact on outdoor activities and events.

via Yahoo News|

#central-us #climate-change #heatwave

energy2 years ago•1 min saved

ERCOT and Texas Residents Struggle to Conserve Power Amid Record Heat

ERCOT's voluntary power conservation order, which asked Texans to conserve power from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. to help prevent rolling blackouts, expired mid-evening Tuesday as the grid held up amid extreme high temperatures. While the grid is not in emergency operations, residents were being asked to reduce electric use if it's safe to do so. If demand outstrips supply, blackouts may occur.

via KTRK-TV|

#blackouts #energy #ercot