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Long Distance Repairs

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the will-you-accept-the-charges dept.

JimPooley writes: "The BBC News website has this story which tells how Voyager 1, currently heading for the heliopause, had its backup systems brought online after the primary systems showed signs of failing. They don't build 'em like that any more - more's the pity."

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  1. Most distant by Godeke · · Score: 2, Informative

    This is the most distant man made object from the Sun. Now as long as it doesn't come back with a nebula around it to kill everyone, I'll be happy.

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