NASA's Voyager 1 and 2, launched in 1977 to study the outer planets, are now in interstellar space, relying on dwindling power that's rapidly depleting.
Each year, the output from their radioisotope thermoelectric generators drops by four watts, forcing scientists to turn off instruments as their mission approaches an end.
Despite significant challenges, including communication failures and reduced power, engineers successfully restored contact with Voyager 1, showcasing resilience in the face of space exploration hurdles.
Voyager 2 is facing its own issues, mirroring the operational struggles of its twin and demonstrating the challenges aging technology encounters during deep space missions.
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