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.

Deep Space

Who

Voyager 1

What

When

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:30:44 GMT · 3h 14m ago

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Why

The spacecraft's 1970s hardware is still capable of carrying out commands.

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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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https://spacedaily.com/m-voyager-1-onboard-memory-still-running/
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