Another major support cable failed at the Arecibo dish this week, setting back the timeline for repairs and making it even more likely that the storied facility will not, in fact, reopen.
The cable appears to have snapped because of the added strain from the earlier failure in August. Repairs were supposed to start tomorrow.
Hopefully, despite this setback, the observatory can be repaired as it's currently part of our planetary defense system, but looking towards a replacement for Arecibo may be even more critical.
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