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NASA's Cygnus XL cargo spacecraft experienced engine malfunctions during its mission to the ISS, causing delays and highlighting the risks of space logistics. NASA is exploring options to recover the cargo delivery, emphasizing the importance of contingency planning and international cooperation in space missions.
A Northrop Grumman Cygnus XL spacecraft carrying 11,000 pounds of supplies and scientific instruments to the ISS experienced a main engine failure during its maiden voyage, preventing it from docking and leaving the cargo in limbo; the mission's new schedule is under review.
NASA engineers have identified a small portion of corrupted memory as the cause of Voyager 1's transmission issues, preventing the Flight Data System (FDS) from operating normally. The spacecraft, located 15 billion miles from Earth, has been beaming unreadable data for nearly five months. Despite the challenges posed by its distance and communication delays, engineers are optimistic about finding a way for the FDS to operate without the unusable memory hardware, allowing Voyager 1 to resume transmitting science and engineering data.
NASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft, now over 15 billion miles away, has been sending back nonsensical messages to Earth since mid-November, indicating a serious malfunction. The team at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory is working tirelessly to troubleshoot the issue, but the aging spacecraft's primitive technology poses challenges. Despite efforts to extend its lifespan, Voyager 1's power supply will eventually run out, marking the end of its scientific mission. Plans for a new mission to send another probe even farther into interstellar space are being considered for the 2030s.
Astrobotic's inaugural lunar mission experienced a malfunction shortly after launch, leading to the cancellation of the moon landing attempt. The company's Peregrine moon lander aims to reach "as close to lunar distance as we can" before losing power due to a suspected propulsion system failure causing a fuel leak. The spacecraft, carrying 20 payloads including five for NASA, was deployed successfully but began tumbling after activating its propulsion system following the inaugural flight of ULA's Vulcan rocket.