NASA Extends Voyager 2 Lifespan With Remote Software Update
TL;DR. NASA executed a remote software update for its Voyager 2 probe, extending the 1977 spacecraft's operational life by another year. - The 'Big Bang' operation involved simultaneous power adjustments to conserve energy from its depleting plutonium generator. - Voyager 2 has lost power annually since launch, forcing the deactivation of most scientific instruments over decades. - The update allows the three remaining scientific instruments to continue data collection from interstellar space until 2027.
- NASA performed a remote 'Big Bang' operation to manage power on Voyager 2.
- The update ensures the probe's three remaining scientific instruments can operate for another year.
- Voyager 2, launched in 1977, continues to send data from interstellar space.