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NASA's Voyager 1 Revives Thrusters for 2030s Mission

5/17/2025

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NASA's Voyager 1, a pioneer of space exploration since its 1977 launch, has reignited its primary roll thrusters after 20 years of dormancy. This crucial revival ensures backup support during a communication hiatus expected to last until February 2026. Now 15.14 billion miles from Earth, Voyager 1 boldly ventures through interstellar space, with aspirations to continue its mission into the 2030s.

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NASA's Voyager 1, a pioneer of space exploration since its 1977 launch, has reignited its primary roll thrusters after 20 years of dormancy. This crucial revival ensures backup support during a communication hiatus expected to last until February 2026. Now 15.14 billion miles from Earth, Voyager 1 boldly ventures through interstellar space, with aspirations to continue its mission into the 2030s.