NASA Saves Voyager 1 from Loss: Big Bang Operation Frees Up 10W, But Probe Goes Dark for Two Days
In September 2026, NASA completed the Big Bang operation on Voyager 1, freeing up 10W of power and extending the probe's scientific lifespan by years. However, on October 18–19, the spacecraft went dark for two days due to an automatic safe-mode transition.
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