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science-and-astronomy2 years ago

"NASA's Voyager Probes Receive Remote Software Updates from 12 Billion Miles Away"

NASA's Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 probes, launched 46 years ago, are receiving software updates from Earth to address issues with corrupted data transmission and potential fuel clogs in their thrusters. The updates aim to keep the spacecraft in contact with Earth and extend their operational lifespan. Engineers have developed a software fix for Voyager 1's corrupted data transmission, although the reason behind the issue remains unknown. Additionally, the probes are being maneuvered to reduce the frequency of thruster firings and prevent fuel inlet tube clogs. These updates demonstrate the creative solutions being employed to overcome challenges faced by the aging Voyager probes.

via Space.com|
#nasa#science-and-astronomy#software-updates
space2 years ago

NASA's Voyager Team Upgrades Software and Thrusters to Extend Lifespan

NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) is updating the firmware of the Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 spacecraft, which were launched in the 1970s and are currently beyond our solar system. The updates aim to address communication issues and prevent clogging of thruster propellant inlet tubes. Voyager 2 is being used as a testbed for the patches before implementing them on Voyager 1. These changes will help ensure that both spacecraft continue to transmit valuable scientific data back to Earth as they approach their 50th anniversary.

via Hackaday|
#deep-space-exploration#firmware-update#nasa
space2 years ago

"Reviving Space Missions with Ancient Technology"

Space missions like the Voyager probes and Cluster satellites have defied expectations and continued operating long past their intended lifespans, thanks to the ingenuity and problem-solving skills of the engineering and science teams behind them. These missions have faced various challenges, including software obsolescence, power issues, and mechanical failures, but have been kept alive through creative solutions such as using virtual environments to run outdated software, rebooting satellites during eclipses, and hacking code from other missions. Despite the eventual end of these missions, the Voyager spacecraft, carrying messages from Earth, will continue its journey for millions of years.

via BBC|
#cluster-satellites#mission-longevity#space