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Nasa Powers Down Voyager Probes, Fights to Preserve Legacy

3/16/2025

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NASA is making the tough decision to power down scientific instruments on the iconic Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 spacecraft, launched in 1977. As these pioneering probes journey through interstellar space, engineers are determined to keep at least one instrument alive into the 2030s, ensuring their legacy of exploration continues despite dwindling power.

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NASA is making the tough decision to power down scientific instruments on the iconic Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 spacecraft, launched in 1977. As these pioneering probes journey through interstellar space, engineers are determined to keep at least one instrument alive into the 2030s, ensuring their legacy of exploration continues despite dwindling power.