The Voyager 2 interstellar probe’s science instrument was turned off to save power
Voyager 2 Interstellar Probe Takes Off – NASA The Voyager 2 mission has been working to delay the shutdown as long as possible. Four other instruments aboard…
NASA shuts down Voyager 2 science instrument as power diminishes
NASA engineers have shut down one of Voyager 2’s science instruments due to the spacecraft’s power supply dwindling as it explores interstellar space. Voyager 2 launched into…
NASA disables one of Voyager 2’s science instruments
The two Voyager spacecraft have been hurtling through space since 1977, powered by decaying pieces of plutonium that produce less and less energy each year. With less…