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science4 months ago

ESA restores contact with JUICE spacecraft ahead of Venus flyby

Europe's JUICE spacecraft, en route to Jupiter, experienced a communication glitch but successfully reestablished contact before its crucial Venus flyby on August 31, which is part of its trajectory to study Jupiter's moons. The mission aims to arrive at Jupiter in July 2031 and includes multiple gravity assists, with the Venus flyby helping to increase its velocity. Despite the communication issue caused by a software glitch, the spacecraft is in good health and on schedule for its upcoming maneuvers.

via Space|
#esa#juice#jupiter-mission
space-exploration1 year ago

Voyager 1 Resumes Sending Clear Scientific Data

After a five-month communication blackout, NASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft has resumed sending legible data back to Earth. The glitch, caused by a corrupted code in the Flight Data System, was resolved by the dedicated Voyager team, who are now working to bring all scientific instruments back online. Despite its age and the challenges of operating in interstellar space, Voyager 1 continues to be a vital source of scientific data and inspiration.

via Space.com|
#interstellar-space#nasa#space-exploration
space-technology2 years ago

"NASA's Groundbreaking Signal Reception from 10 Million Miles in Space"

NASA has successfully received a signal from a spacecraft 10 million miles away using a distant laser, marking a significant milestone in their Deep Space Optical Communications (DSOC) experiment. This breakthrough could revolutionize spacecraft communication by significantly improving data rates, allowing for the transmission of high-definition photos, videos, and scientific information. NASA's next step is to refine the laser pointing systems and conduct experiments to demonstrate high-bandwidth data transfer at different distances from Earth.

via The Independent|
#data-transfer#deep-space-optical-communications#laser-technology
space-technology2 years ago

"NASA's Groundbreaking Signal Reception from 10 Million Miles in Space"

NASA has successfully received a signal from a spacecraft 10 million miles away using a distant laser, marking a significant milestone in their Deep Space Optical Communications (DSOC) experiment. This breakthrough could revolutionize spacecraft communication by significantly improving data rates, allowing for the transmission of high-definition photos, videos, and scientific information. NASA's next step is to refine the laser pointing systems and conduct experiments to demonstrate high-bandwidth data transfer at different distances from Earth.

via The Independent|
#data-transfer#deep-space-optical-communications#laser-technology
space-technology2 years ago

"NASA's Groundbreaking Signal Reception from 10 Million Miles in Space"

NASA has successfully received a signal from a spacecraft 10 million miles away using a distant laser, marking a significant milestone in their Deep Space Optical Communications (DSOC) experiment. This breakthrough could revolutionize spacecraft communication by significantly improving data rates, allowing for the transmission of high-definition photos, videos, and scientific information. NASA's next step is to refine the laser pointing systems and conduct experiments to demonstrate high-bandwidth data transfer at different distances from Earth.

via The Independent|
#data-transfer#deep-space-optical-communications#laser-communication
space-technology2 years ago

Cracking the Code: NASA Technologist Reveals Secrets of Spacecraft Communication

NASA primarily communicates with spacecraft using a global network of antennas and satellites that transmit radio waves. They are also advancing laser communication technology to transmit data at higher rates, with ongoing projects like the LCRD and TBIRD. Laser communications offer the ability to receive more data from farther distances. This technology is planned for use in future missions, including the Artemis lunar mission.

via SciTechDaily|
#artemis-lunar-mission#laser-communication#nasa