NASA deactivates Voyager 1 experiment to extend its life.

Voyager 1, the most distant human-made object, is nearing the end of its life due to a decaying power source. To extend its mission, NASA engineers recently deactivated the Low-energy Charged Particles experiment on April 17, 2026, preserving two remaining instruments. Engineers hope to use a planned system swap to potentially restore some function in the future, aiming to keep the probe active into the 2030s.