Voyager 1’s Comeback: Old Tech Saves the Day

NASA’s iconic Voyager 1, now 24.9 billion kilometers from Earth, has bounced back after a month-long communication glitch. In a nod to 1981 nostalgia, engineers activated a backup transmitter unused for over 40 years. Despite dwindling fuel and its 1977 origins, Voyager continues its interstellar odyssey, with data rushing in via signals taking 23 hours each way. As power lasts until 2025, NASA is creatively keeping this space pioneer alive, proving age is just a number.