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Podcast: Astronomy Daily: Space News Updates
Episode: Launch Scrubs, Voyager's Milestone Journey, and 3D Exoplanet Mapping
Description: Viasat 3F2 Launch Scrubbed Again:Â The United Launch Alliance faced another setback as the launch of the Viasat 3F2 satellite was scrubbed for the second time this week due to persistent valve issues. This hefty communication satellite is crucial for providing high-speed internet across the Americas, following the challenges faced by its predecessor.Voyager 1's Historic Milestone:Â Voyager 1 is set to make history in November 2026 by becoming the first human-made object to travel a full light day away from Earth, approximately 25.9 billion kilometers. Launched in 1977, this remarkable spacecraft continues to send data back to Earth as it...