NASA's Voyager 1, the first spacecraft to enter interstellar space, has reportedly stopped sending usable data back to Earth, except for a repeating pattern of 1s and 0s, sparking concerns among mission controllers. Launched in the 1970s and having traversed the distant reaches of our solar system for almost half a century, Voyager 1 has been a pioneer in space exploration. It flew by Jupiter and Saturn, providing humanity with iconic images such as the 'Pale Blue Dot'. Despite its age of 46 years and being 15 billion miles away from Earth, and its fuel supply running low, there was hope that the spacecraft would continue to operate for much longer. However, recent reports suggest that it may have finally reached the end of its operational life, as it has not sent usable data for months. This development comes amidst discussions on the longevity of space probes and their ability to communicate from vast distances, with some scientists optimistic about their lasting impact across billions of years.
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The 46-year-old probe, which flew by Jupiter and Saturn in its youth and inspired earthlings with images of the planet as a “Pale Blue Dot,” hasn’t sent usable data from interstellar space in months. https://t.co/UqGYr708uS
Voyager 1 is 15 billion miles away and was made in the '70s. This might be the end. https://t.co/Ez7qkCta8f https://t.co/oJbxyWY0nZ
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