NASA is shutting down parts of Voyager 1 and 2 to extend their lifespan

NASA's Voyager 1 and 2 spacecraft, nearly 50 years since their launch, are in interstellar space but face power challenges. Recently, NASA has decided to turn off some scientific instruments on both spacecraft to conserve energy, enabling them to continue operating longer. With their powerful legacy and ongoing contributions to space exploration, project managers are working diligently to ensure they remain functional as long as possible, while acknowledging the finite nature of their power supplies and the potential for significant discoveries even now.

The Voyagers have been deep space rock stars since launch, and we want to keep it that way as long as possible, but electrical power is running low.

Every minute of every day, the Voyagers explore a region where no spacecraft has gone before. That also means every day could be our last.

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