Voyager 1 probe shuts down instrument as it reaches interstellar space

A new instrument aboard Voyager 1, one of Earth's most distant probes, has been shut down to conserve critical power.

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The probe, launched in 1977, continues exploring the solar system's boundaries after decades of operation.

This decision aims to extend the scientific mission as energy resources gradually deplete.

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