SMRTR Science & EngineeringMar 6, 2025Engadget

NASA is shutting down parts of Voyager 1 and 2 to extend their lifespan

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NASA is powering down some instruments on the aging Voyager spacecraft to conserve energy, aiming to keep three science instruments running on each probe until their 50th anniversary in 2027 despite dwindling power and technical challenges.

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