Loss of Contact with STEREO Behind “Communications with the STEREO Behind spacecraft were interrupted on October 1, 2014 immediately after a planned reset of the spacecraft performed as part of a test of solar conjunction operations. There have been no successful communications since then, though attempts to recover the spacecraft continue. Here we explain the events that led up to the loss in communications, and the activities that have been […]
STEREO Behind Spacecraft Experiencing Communication Problems (Updated with NASA Comments) “Communications with the STEREO Behind spacecraft were interrupted on October 1, immediately after a planned reset of the spacecraft performed as part of a test of solar conjunction operations. The cause of the anomaly is not yet known, though a sensor anomaly in the guidance and control system is suspected. Attempts to recover the spacecraft are continuing.”
Keith’s 6 Feb 11:00 am EST update: Have a look at the “complete“ STEREO image of the sun. See that black stripe with no data – an the large blurry region? How can this image mesh with NASA’s media advisory touting a “complete” image to be released today? NASA even admits it is not “complete” even though they say it is the “entire” sun: “Latest image of the far side […]