The Resilient Gaia: A Spacecraft That Refused to Die

What happens when a spacecraft designed for endurance faces its end? Discover Gaia's remarkable journey.
The European Space Agency faced unexpected challenges while powering down its tough Gaia spacecraft.,Gaia's mission created a detailed 3D map of over a billion stars in our galaxy and beyond.,Switching off the spacecraft proved difficult due to its robust design against failures.,Advanced redundancy systems ensured Gaia could reboot, complicating its decommissioning process.,Scientists carefully crafted a strategy to disable its multiple systems and prevent future activation.,Launched in 2013, Gaia reached its planned retirement age after a decade of stellar exploration.,Gaia's final maneuvers secured it in a stable orbit around the Sun, safeguarding our planet.,The spacecraft contributed significantly to our understanding of the Solar System's place within the galaxy.,Gaia's data will continue to guide future missions like the upcoming Plato mission.
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