Engineers at NASA made the tough decision to shut off Voyager 2's plasma science instrument on September 26 to preserve power for the spacecraft's remaining instruments.
The challenge of shutting down an instrument nearly 13 billion miles away was compounded by communication delays, illustrating the complexities of long-distance space missions.
NASA anticipates that Voyager 2 will continue to send data into the 2030s, highlighting the ongoing significance of this historic spacecraft in exploring interstellar space.
The Golden Records on Voyager 1 and 2 serve as a message from humanity, reinforcing the mission's long-term legacy beyond scientific exploration.
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