News · 11 May 2026
Voyager probes could get another decade of life
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New findings from interstellar regions could emerge as NASA plans to extend Voyager missions into the 2030s despite power issues. Engineers are testing a "Big Bang" manoeuvre from May 2026 on Voyager 2 to save power for the twin spacecraft. They aim to save nearly 10 watts by turning off three devices, delaying the need to shut down vital instruments.
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