NASA Shuts Down Voyager Instruments to Extend Mission into the 2030s
NASA is shutting down science instruments on the Voyager 1 and 2 spacecraft to conserve power and extend their operational lifespan until the 2030s. The probes, launched in 1977, are experiencing declining power from their nuclear batteries, prompting engineers to disable non-essential instruments. This decision aims to ensure the spacecraft can continue transmitting data about interstellar space.
Topics: interstellar exploration NASA spacecraft maintenance Voyager mission