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NASA Beams First Hip-Hop Song 158 Million Miles to Venus

Jul 16, 2024, 11:16 AM

In July 2024, NASA made history by transmitting Missy Elliott's 1997 debut single 'The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)' to Venus, marking the first time a hip-hop song has been beamed into space. The song traveled 158 million miles at the speed of light from NASA's Deep Space Station 13 in California, taking approximately 14 minutes to reach Venus. This event highlights a significant milestone for both the Deep Space Network and the hip-hop community.