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Pandora mission begins science operations
NASA's Pandora mission has officially started its science operations. The small satellite, designed to study exoplanet atmospheres by observing stars and their orbiting planets, is now collecting data after completing its commissioning phase. The milestone marks the transition from testing to regular scientific observations, with researchers expecting early results on distant worlds in the coming months.
Why now: The mission's transition from commissioning to active science operations is newsworthy for space and astronomy audiences.
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- Pandora mission begins science operations · Technology Org
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