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fromFuturism
3 months ago

Zombie Voyager 1 Spacecraft Resurrects Its "Dead" Thrusters Over 15 Billion Miles Away

Voyager 1 is still operational after nearly 50 years, showcasing NASA's innovation in remote spacecraft recovery.
fromArs Technica
3 months ago

NASA's Psyche spacecraft hits a speed bump on the way to a metal asteroid

Each electric thruster on Psyche generates about 250 milli-newtons of thrust, but their efficiency over months makes them preferable to conventional rockets for long missions.
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