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Voyager 1 was launched in 1977 and still provides data from interstellar space. NASA engineers restored control just in time—reviving backup thrusters once thought unusable and extending the life of humanity’s most distant spacecraft.Learning Outcomes
• Demonstrate critical thinking and decision-making in complex environments — The article details how NASA’s team solved a complex, time-sensitive challenge with minimal room for error.
• Recognise the value of persistence, resilience, and innovation — Reviving dormant technology after two decades shows extraordinary engineering resilience and innovative thinking.
