PULL · 26 OCT 1998

This was
your sky.

An Ion Drive for Deep Space 1

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COSMIC MESSAGE

Deep Space 1, launched in 1998, marked a new era for space travel with its ion drive. This innovative propulsion system ionizes xenon atoms, providing a gentle but continuous acceleration. The mission was designed to test new technologies, including this ion drive, on its journey to asteroid 1992 KD.

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ZODIAC CONTEXT
SCORPIO

In tropical astrology, 26 OCT 1998 falls under Scorpio (♏). The sign's window runs from 10-23 through 11-21. Scorpio is marked by Antares, a red supergiant the size of Mars's orbit. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 26 OCT 1998.

THE ALMANAC FOR 26 OCT 1998
DAY
Monday
MOON
First quarter, 32% lit
POSITION
Day 299 of 365
METEOR SHOWER
Orionid shower, peaked 5 days ago