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SOHO resumes full operation

17 July 2003

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Because of its static position, every three months the high-gain antenna loses sight of Earth. During this time, engineers will rotate the spacecraft by 180 degrees to regain full contact a few days later.

Credits: SOHO (ESA & NASA)

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