NASA to kill the historic iconic Voyager 1, Voyager 2 deep in space

NASA's Voyager 1, Voyager 2 spacecraft which are in deep space may soon be powered down after 44 years in service.

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NASA is planning to shut down power of Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 spacecraft after 44 years of service.

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It is far from being killing off, the spacecraft will be gradually powered down and make them last at least till 2030.

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Voyager 2 launched before Voyager 1, both spacecraft were launched to study our solar system and interstellar space.

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Power output from decaying plutonium is decreasing at a rate of 4 watts per year. This means that systems are shutting down.

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NASA estimates that the plutonium will cross the decay limit by 2025 and spacecraft stop functioning.

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NASA JPL Scientist said that, "If all goes well, may be missions extended in to the 2030s. But it depends upon generating power."

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