NASA Revives Voyager 1's Decades-Old Thrusters in a High-Stakes Gamble

NASA engineers successfully restarted Voyager 1's primary thrusters, deemed inoperable for over two decades. The nearly 50-year-old spacecraft faced imminent failure due to clogged fuel lines in its backup thrusters. The risky maneuver involved powering up dormant heaters, with the potential for a small explosion if the heaters were still dead. The success buys Voyager 1 more time to explore interstellar space, a testament to human ingenuity and perseverance.