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49 Yıldır Uzayda İlerliyor: Voyager 1, İnsanlık Tarihinde Bir İlki Gerçekleştirmek Üzere...
Executive Summary
AI-generatedLaunched in 1977, Voyager 1 is continuing its historic journey through space, set to reach a distance of one light-day by November 18th. Despite its aging plutonium power source and recent unexplained communication blackout, the spacecraft continues to transmit data, a feat that continues to amaze the scientific community.
Key Insights
- Voyager 1 has been traveling in space for 49 years since its launch in 1977.
- The spacecraft is approaching a milestone of being one light-day (approximately 26 billion km) from Earth.
- The signal from Voyager 1 requires 24 hours to reach Earth, and the spacecraft uses a low-power 23-watt transmitter.
- In October, communication with the probe was completely lost for 48 hours before automatic safety systems restored the signal.
- Engineers are extending the probe's lifespan by shutting down non-essential systems and performing maneuvers like 'Big Bang' to replace components.
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