"NASA's announcement reveals that engineers think they can find power for LECP by developing 'a more ambitious energy-saving fix for both Voyagers they call 'the Big Bang,' which is designed to further extend Voyager operations."
"While shutting down a science instrument is not anybody's preference, it is the best option available, states a canned quote from Kareem Badaruddin, Voyager mission manager at JPL."
NASA is working on a plan named 'The Big Bang' to prolong the Voyager probes' operational life. Following a power drop during a maneuver, the Voyager team decided to shut off the Low-energy Charged Particles experiment on Voyager 1 to conserve energy. This action aims to provide an additional year of functionality. Engineers are also developing a more ambitious energy-saving strategy to replace high-power devices with lower-power alternatives, enhancing the longevity of both Voyager probes.
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