NASA shuts down Voyager 1’s LECP instrument to conserve power and extend mission through 2030s
NASA shut down Voyager 1’s low-energy charged particle instrument on April 17, 2026, after an unexpected power drop during a routine maneuver threatened to trigger an automatic safety shutdown. <!– wp:paragraph> Shutting down the LECP instrument extends Voyager 1’s functional lifespan by approximately one year, according to NASA, while preserving a small stepper motor that … Weiterlesen …
