Overview

• Voyager 1, launched in 1977, is currently unable to transmit useful scientific or engineering data back to Earth due to a corrupted memory in its Flight Data System.
• NASA's attempts to reboot the system have failed, and engineers are considering sending commands for old flight modes to diagnose the issue.
• The spacecraft, now nearly a light-day away from Earth, continues to send a carrier signal, indicating it is still operational.
• Engineers face challenges due to the lack of a simulator for testing potential fixes and the advanced age of the spacecraft's technology.
• Voyager 1's mission, which has vastly exceeded its expected lifespan, has provided invaluable data on interstellar space.