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Voyager 2 is currently unable to receive commands or transmit data back to Earth (www.jpl.nasa.gov)

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A series of planned commands sent to NASA’s Voyager 2 spacecraft July 21 inadvertently caused the antenna to point 2 degrees away from Earth. As a result, Voyager 2 is currently unable to receive commands or transmit data back to Earth.

Once the spacecraft’s antenna is realigned with Earth, communications should resume.

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

Neat

"Voyager 2 is programmed to reset its orientation multiple times each year to keep its antenna pointing at Earth; the next reset will occur on Oct. 15"