Voyager Glitch

When did Voyager 1 launch?

• 1977

• 1980

• 1972

• 1985

What was Voyager 1's original mission duration supposed to be?

• 10 years

• 4 years

• 15 years

• 20 years

How far from Earth is Voyager 1 now?

• Over 15 billion miles

• 10 billion miles

• 20 billion miles

• 5 billion miles

What kind of problem is Voyager 1 experiencing?

• Battery failure

• Antenna misalignment

• Complete signal loss

• Sending back alternating 1s and 0s

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS4-5

What does the onboard computer of Voyager 1 do with the data?

• Packages it to send back home

• Stores indefinitely

• Deletes it after transmission

• Analyzes it

What powers the Voyager probes?

• Solar power

• Nuclear power

• Plutonium

• Lithium batteries

What unique item do the Voyager probes carry?

• A time capsule

• A map of Earth

• A golden record

• A piece of the moon

How long will it take for Voyager 1 to approach another star?

• About 40,000 years

• 10,000 years

• 100,000 years

• 1 million years

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-4

What constellation is the star Voyager 1 will approach in?

• Orion

• Ursa Minor

• Cassiopeia

• Andromeda

What is the main issue Voyager 1 is facing?

• Running out of fuel

• Communication errors

• Directional control problems

• Solar interference