"Computer Glitch Imperils Humanity's Farthest Space Probe"

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Source: Ars Technica
"Computer Glitch Imperils Humanity's Farthest Space Probe"
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NASA's Voyager 1, the most distant spacecraft, is facing a serious computer glitch that has hindered its ability to send back telemetry data, leaving engineers unable to monitor key parameters such as propulsion and power systems. The glitch, which arose in November, is believed to be related to a bit of corrupted memory in the probe's Flight Data Subsystem. Despite efforts to diagnose the issue, the ground team has been unable to retrieve detailed data from Voyager 1.

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