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News: How a hip hop legend sent a ‘song’ into space

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Last updated: 2024/07/30 at 5:10 PM
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Hip-hop legend Missy Elliot made history by becoming the first artist to have her song transmitted to Venus via Nasa’s Deep Space Network. The transmission was sent by the agency’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California on July 12, and Elliot was thrilled to share the news with her fans on Instagram. Her single, “The Rain,” symbolizes strength, beauty, and empowerment, making Venus the perfect destination for the transmission.

The Deep Space Network, with its array of radio antennas, allows missions to track and communicate with spacecraft beyond the Moon. Elliot’s song, “The Rain,” is only the second song to be transmitted into space, following the Beatles’ “Across The Universe.” The collaboration between Nasa and Missy Elliot was a perfect match, as both have a history of pushing boundaries and incorporating space-centric themes in their work.

The radio frequency signal carrying Elliot’s song traveled 158 million miles to Venus, taking approximately 14 minutes to reach the planet at the speed of light. The transmission was made by the Deep Space Station 13 radio dish antenna at the Goldstone Deep Space Communications Complex in California, nicknamed Venus. Elliot’s choice of Venus as the destination for her song transmission was inspired by the planet’s representation of strength, beauty, and empowerment.

Brittany Brown, director of the Digital and Technology Division at NASA Headquarters, recognized the synergy between Missy Elliot’s storytelling in her music videos and the agency’s mission of space exploration. The collaboration between Nasa and the hip-hop artist was a unique opportunity to merge art, music, and science, creating something truly out of this world. Elliot’s excitement over the collaboration was evident in her choice of Venus as the destination for her song transmission.

The historic moment of sending Missy Elliot’s song to Venus marks a significant milestone in the intersection of music and space exploration. The collaboration between the iconic artist and Nasa demonstrates the power of art and science coming together to inspire and create new possibilities. Elliot’s message of strength, beauty, and empowerment resonates not only on Earth but now also in the vast reaches of space, showcasing the universal language of music and its ability to connect people across galaxies.

In conclusion, the transmission of Missy Elliot’s song to Venus represents a groundbreaking achievement in the convergence of music and space exploration. The historic collaboration between Nasa and the hip-hop legend showcases the limitless possibilities of creative expression and scientific discovery. By pushing boundaries and reaching beyond the known limits, Missy Elliot has taken her art to new heights, literally transcending the boundaries of Earth to share her message with the universe. The transmission of “The Rain” to Venus will undoubtedly be remembered as a momentous occasion in the history of music and space exploration.

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