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Our only mission at Venus may have just gone dark

A jealous planet guards its secrets closely?

https://arstechnica.com/space/2024/05/our-only-mission-at-venus-may-have-just-gone-dark/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

RealGene ,
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"The potential loss of the Akatsuki spacecraft, a relatively small 320 kg probe with a mass a little larger than a consumer dishwasher..."

320 kg = 705 lbs

GE's most expensive dishwasher:
124 lbs (56 kg)

Bosch's most expensive dishwasher: 123 lbs

So, more than 5X heavier than a consumer dishwasher.

FFS.

nek ,
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Number Nine should do it.
https://invidious.private.coffee/watch?v=1WXQ2mTlBEY

hllizi ,
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