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The Recent Glitch Threatening Voyager 1

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Voyager 1: Troubles and Triumphs

This chapter explores the critical challenges facing Voyager 1 as it struggles to communicate data back to Earth, highlighting the troubleshooting efforts of the team managing the aging spacecraft. It emphasizes the emotional connection scientists have to Voyager 1 and discusses the implications of its current malfunction on the ongoing scientific mission.

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