That NASA estimate is for the disk, which I imagine is much thinner than the core. You can't really compare them.
It might still be wrong, though that is a separate matter.
I still think it's amazing that these things lasted this long, whereas modern probes often don't even accomplish the mission before failing, let alone lasting 30 years.
They just don't make 'em like they used to
Can you provide a link to the paper? I can't seem to find it.
That NASA estimate is for the disk, which I imagine is much thinner than the core. You can't really compare them. It might still be wrong, though that is a separate matter.
I think he said Slashdot "readers" not Slashdot "posters" There is a significant difference between the two.
Reminds me of Tempest for Eliza
I still think it's amazing that these things lasted this long, whereas modern probes often don't even accomplish the mission before failing, let alone lasting 30 years. They just don't make 'em like they used to