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NASA revives 'dead' thrusters on Voyager 1 after 20-year inactivity milestone
NASA revived roll thrusters on Voyager 1 that were thought to be dead for two decades, marking a significant milestone in the 47-year-old spacecraft's continued operation.
NASA has revived roll thrusters on Voyager 1 that were thought to be dead for two decades. The spacecraft's 47-year-old thrusters, which were last used in the early 2000s, were successfully reactivated by scientists at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory. This achievement marks a significant milestone in maintaining the health and functionality of the aging spacecraft, allowing it to continue its journey into interstellar space. Voyager 1 is now one step closer to reaching the edge of our solar system.
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