NASA Beams Missy Elliott’s “The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)” Into Outer Space

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As a long-time fan of Missy Elliott and someone who has followed her music career since the late 90s, I’m absolutely thrilled to see her groundbreaking work reach new heights – quite literally! The news that NASA has sent “The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)” into space is a testament to Elliott’s enduring influence and creativity.

As a huge fan of Missy Elliott, I can’t help but marvel at her star power that shines brightly. But now, her artistic legacy has reached new heights – it’s among the stars! NASA made history by sending the first hip-hop song into space: my beloved Missy Elliott’s groundbreaking solo hit from 1997, “The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly).”

As a longtime fan of R&B music, I can’t help but be intrigued by the unique collaborations and references that have defined Missy Elliott’s illustrious career. With her penchant for outer space imagery, it comes as no surprise that her partnership with Timbaland on the “Sock It 2 Me” track from her debut LP, “Supa Dupa Fly,” was a perfect fit.

NASA transmitted Elliott’s song, the second musical selection sent into space by the agency, 158 miles to Venus via its Deep Space Network – an advanced system designed for sending scientific data from space using radio antennas. Previously, in 2008, “Across the Universe” by The Beatles was the chosen tune for this extraterrestrial musical journey.

I was thrilled to learn from NASA that “The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)” reached its destination in just 14 minutes. Remarkably, this pace equaled the speed of light.

I’m in awe as I prepare to journey beyond Earth’s boundaries with NASA, all while “The Rain” (Supa Dupa Fly) becomes the first hip-hop tune broadcast into space. I picked Venus for this mission because it embodies power, beauty, and empowerment – qualities that resonate deeply with me. Sharing my art and message with the universe is an honor beyond words!

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2024-07-16 19:26