2024-08-09T05:39:56.478583-07:00

NASA has officially shut down the NEOWISE telescope, concluding a mission of over a decade that significantly advanced our understanding of asteroids and comets. The spacecraft relayed its final data before being turned off by the JPL project team.

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Space.com • Mike Wall

NASA shuts down NEOWISE asteroid hunter after almost 15 years in space

Space.com reports: 'While we are sad to see this brave mission come to an end, we are excited for the future scientific discoveries it has opened by setting the foundation for the next generation planetary defense telescope.'.

2024-08-09T11:34:02.414363-07:00

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2024-08-09T20:45:24.389122-07:00

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2024-08-09T11:34:02.414363-07:00

NASA shuts down NEOWISE asteroid hunter after almost 15 years in space
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