NASA Revives Voyager 1's 1981 Radio for Historic Communication
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NASA has reestablished communication with its Voyager 1 spacecraft, part of the longest-running mission in history, after resolving recent technical issues. Launched in 1977, Voyager 1 and its twin, Voyager 2, have been exploring space for over 47 years, with both now in interstellar space. Recent communication problems with Voyager 1 were linked to its radio transmitter system, but NASA engineers have managed to restore contact. The Voyagers continue to study the interaction between the interstellar medium and the solar wind, with no plans for retirement as long as they remain operational.
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