Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:55am on 03 May 2024,Friday Science
NASA's Psyche spacecraft has received a mysterious signal from deep space, originating 140 million miles away. Launched in October 2023, Psyche is on a mission to explore the metal-rich asteroid 'Psyche 16' in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter. Equipped with the Deep Space Optical Communications (DSOC) system, Psyche successfully transmitted engineering data via laser communication, a first at such a vast distance. This breakthrough technology promises faster connections than current methods, paving the way for future space exploration. The signal's origin remains unknown, sparking curiosity and excitement among scientists.
