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A spacecraft launched in 1977 had thrusters last used in 1980 fired again after 37 years.
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Who
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What
A spacecraft launched in 1977 had thrusters last used in 1980 fired again after 37 years.
When
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 21:30:01 GMT · 1h 41m ago
Where
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Why
To attempt to save a fading spacecraft by firing thrusters that had been frozen and unused for 37 years.
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The successful firing of long-dormant thrusters on the Voyager spacecraft indicates a potential extension of its operational life and a significant engineering achievement in deep space exploration.
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