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NASA Shuts Down Voyager 1 Instrument

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NASA shuts down one of Voyager 1’s instruments to try keep the spacecraft alive

“While shutting down a science instrument is not anybody’s preference, it is the best option available,” said Kareem Badaruddin, Voyager mission manager at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in California, in the statement. “The team remains focused on keeping both Voyagers going for as long as possible.”

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NASA Shut Down Voyager 1 Science Instrument After Unexpected Power Drop

Space Coast Daily

Engineers at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory Shut Off Instrument on Voyager 1 to Keep Spacecraft Operating

On April 17, engineers at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in Southern California sent commands to shut down an instrument.

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NASA shuts down another instrument on the first Voyager probe to save power

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