NASA Revives Voyager 1's Dormant Thrusters in Stunning Save

Posted: 2025-05-16 06:43:39 UTC

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NASA successfully revived Voyager 1's backup thrusters after 20 years of inactivity to save the aging spacecraft and maintain contact with Earth.

Revival of backup thrusters after 20 years

Saving Voyager 1 from potential shutdown

Maintaining communication with Earth

Extending the mission of humanity's furthest traveler

Reactivating thrusters untouched since 2004

Deadline before Earth's antenna upgrades cut off contact

Waiting 23 hours for a signal confirmation