"NASA Restores Communication with Voyager 1, Reviving Historic Mission"

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NASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft, the farthest human-made object from Earth, briefly reconnected and sent a new signal containing valuable data, raising hopes for the historic mission. Engineers are analyzing the signal to identify the source of the spacecraft's recent communication issues, which have persisted since November 2023. The team suspects a problem between the spacecraft's flight data system and telemetry modulation unit. Despite the distance, NASA is working to resolve the issue and potentially save the iconic mission, which has been exploring the cosmos for over 46 years.
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