NASA activated unused thrusters on Voyager 1 to resolve a fuel tube clog and maintain communication.
NASA engineers have successfully activated unused thrusters on Voyager 1, a 47-year-old spacecraft, to resolve a clog in a fuel tube that threatened communication with Earth. Located about 15 billion miles away, Voyager 1 required a careful switch to another set of thrusters to maintain its orientation for communication. This maneuver, executed on August 27, ensures continued operation for two to three more years before reliance on clogged thrusters.
September 16, 2024
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