Summary:
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Historic Transmission: NASA has transmitted Missy Elliott’s song “The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)” to Venus, marking the first time a hip-hop song has been beamed into deep space. This event aligns with both space exploration and Elliott’s futuristic themes in her music.
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Deep Space Network: The song was sent via NASA’s Deep Space Network (DSN), specifically using the 34-meter-wide Deep Space Station 13 antenna in California. This network tracks, sends commands, and receives data from spacecraft exploring beyond the Moon.
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Cultural and Scientific Milestone: The transmission, which took nearly 14 minutes to reach Venus, underscores the collaboration between art and space science, highlighting Missy Elliott’s influence and NASA’s outreach efforts to inspire through music.