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NASA's Juno Returns to Normal After Safe Mode Glitch

4/10/2025

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NASA's Juno spacecraft, which has been exploring Jupiter since 2016, faced an unexpected hiccup on April 4, entering safe mode twice during its 71st close flyby. This safety measure halted nonessential tasks, but Juno has since returned to normal operations. As diagnostics continue, anticipation builds for its next approach on May 7, hoping for steady communication.

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NASA's Juno spacecraft, which has been exploring Jupiter since 2016, faced an unexpected hiccup on April 4, entering safe mode twice during its 71st close flyby. This safety measure halted nonessential tasks, but Juno has since returned to normal operations. As diagnostics continue, anticipation builds for its next approach on May 7, hoping for steady communication.