Voyager space probe closes in on a 50 year mission
Voyager space probe closes in on a 50 year mission
www.theregister.com Voyager space probe closes in on a 50 year mission
Dwindling power and problematic communications, but the spacecraft just keeps on going
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Voyager uses plutonium 238 which has a half-life of 83 years. So after 50 years, its fuel has decayed too much and it's running out of power. The article didn't make that clear.
Not to be a "snob", but chances are if you know about Voyager 1/2, you probably know that their power supplies are running out. More clarity is never bad though.