Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

NASA Revives Voyager 1 Thrusters for Interstellar Journey

5/24/2025

26 4

Summary

Story summary

NASA has breathed new life into Voyager 1 by reactivating its roll thrusters after two decades of dormancy. This pivotal move ensures the spacecraft can continue its vital communication with Earth as its main thrusters risk failing by Fall 2025. Launched in 1977, Voyager 1 remains humanity's furthest emissary, journeying through the mysteries of interstellar space.

1 of 1

Story summary

NASA has breathed new life into Voyager 1 by reactivating its roll thrusters after two decades of dormancy. This pivotal move ensures the spacecraft can continue its vital communication with Earth as its main thrusters risk failing by Fall 2025. Launched in 1977, Voyager 1 remains humanity's furthest emissary, journeying through the mysteries of interstellar space.