The vast expanse of space presents a unique challenge for spacecraft navigation. Without roads, landmarks, or atmospheric reference points, determining a satellite’s precise position and orientation requires innovative engineering solutions.
The vast expanse of space presents a unique challenge for spacecraft navigation. Without roads, landmarks, or atmospheric reference points, determining a satellite’s precise position and orientation requires innovative engineering solutions.
In 1990, as the Voyager 1 spacecraft prepared to leave the confines of our solar system, a simple yet profound command was sent to the probe. Scientists at NASA, led