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Odin's Deep Space Mission Hits Communication Snag

3/4/2025

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AstroForge's ambitious spacecraft, Odin, embarked on what was touted as the first commercial deep space mission from California. Unfortunately, just a day later, communication was severed due to antenna malfunctions, leaving Odin adrift in the cosmos. Yet, founder Matt Gialich holds onto hope for recovery and envisions future missions, including a daring landing on the asteroid Vestri.

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Story summary

AstroForge's ambitious spacecraft, Odin, embarked on what was touted as the first commercial deep space mission from California. Unfortunately, just a day later, communication was severed due to antenna malfunctions, leaving Odin adrift in the cosmos. Yet, founder Matt Gialich holds onto hope for recovery and envisions future missions, including a daring landing on the asteroid Vestri.