Podcast: The Spacecraft That Wouldn’t Die
The Solar Max Spacecraft. Credit: NASA.
In our previous episode, week we explored the various ways spacecraft can die. But this week, we explore the spacecraft (and the scientists) who never give up, snatching victory from the jaws of defeat. We’ll look at clever solutions to potential spacecraft catastrophes.
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“Death of a Spacecraft” on the Astronomy Cast website, with shownotes and transcript.
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