Professor Garry Hunt confirmed, "We're definitely going to make the 50th anniversary," emphasizing NASA's hopes for continued communication with Voyager 1 until 2027 despite ongoing challenges.
The spokesperson explained that NASA is optimistic about Voyager's power supply, suggesting the Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generators might last into the early 2030s, albeit with ongoing sacrifices.
The delays and glitches encountered, such as the antenna mishap and the communication issues with Voyager 1, underline the complex challenges of maintaining decades-old technology in deep space.
In a statement about the October 16 incident, NASA noted, "While Voyager 1 should have had ample power to operate the heater, the command triggered the fault protection system," highlighting operational risks.
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