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The Voyager 1 spacecraft, launched in 1977, continues to operate using its original 1970s computer systems, which each had less than 70 kilobytes of memory.
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Deep Space
Who
Voyager 1
What
The Voyager 1 spacecraft, launched in 1977, continues to operate using its original 1970s computer systems, which each had less than 70 kilobytes of memory.
When
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:30:44 GMT · 3h 15m ago
Where
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Why
The spacecraft's 1970s hardware is still capable of carrying out commands.
The Frontline Impact
How this affects you
The continued operation of Voyager 1 highlights the longevity and resilience of early space exploration technology, demonstrating that advanced scientific missions can be sustained by legacy systems.
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