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NASA Shuts Off Instrument on Voyager 1 to Keep Spacecraft Operating

NASA has shut down the Low-energy Charged Particles (LECP) instrument on Voyager 1 to conserve power, as the spacecraft's nuclear power source diminishes. The action, planned years in advance, aims to extend operations while preserving two other instruments that continue to gather unique interstellar data.

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spacecraft power managementinterstellar missioninstrument shutdownnuclear powerenergy conservationspace exploration

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