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Voyager 1, the twin spacecraft to Voyager 2, is even further from Earth and also relies on RTG power. The story mentions that NASA plans to apply the same power-saving strategy to Voyager 1. This highlights the shared challenges and successes of these historic missions, ensuring both continue to explore the outer reaches of our solar system and beyond.
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