Voyager 2's demise has been postponed after NASA found a way to hack a backup source of power to keep the probe going until 2026.
But the probes kept exceeding expectations, and NASA has continually, first to visit Neptune and Uranus, then to sail further than any other probe: past the heliosphere.
Because the probes are now outside of this heliosphere, their measurements provide unprecedented insights into the bubble's properties, like its shape and its protective role.The probes are powered by generators that convert heat from decaying plutonium into electricity. As this energy source becomes weaker, NASA engineers have had to shut down non-essential instruments, like the probes' cameras and heaters, to conserve power.
They found a way to divert power from a safety mechanism designed to turn on if the probes' circuit malfunctions because of voltage variations.
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