How Are Voyager Probes Still Working Today?

The video explores the Voyager probes, highlighting their groundbreaking mission to interstellar space. Despite using outdated technology, the probes have achieved remarkable success due to strategic engineering choices. The video discusses the challenges faced, such as power limitations and extreme conditions, and the resilience of the probes. It also touches on the current status of Voyager and future prospects for space exploration.

What is a notable feature of the Voyager 1 probe?

• It is the size of a small car.

• It uses 8 track magnetic tape from the 1970s.

• It has more memory than a modern smartphone.

• It was launched in the 1960s.

What was the initial mission of the Voyager probes?

• To study the Sun's core.

• To land on Mars.

• To explore the entire solar system.

• To explore Jupiter and Saturn and their larger moons.

What was a key engineering decision for the Voyager probes?

• Building them with a steel frame.

• Designing them to be manned spacecraft.

• Equipping them with a radioisotope thermoelectric generator.

• Using solar panels for power.

How did the Voyager probes adjust their course and orientation?

• By manual control from Earth.

• Using magnetic fields.

• With gyroscopes and hydrazine thrusters.

• Using solar sails.

What was a major concern for the Voyager probes during their journey?

• Being hit by a comet.

• Running out of fuel.

• Losing contact with Earth.

• Passing through the asteroid belt.

What unexpected issue did Voyager 1 encounter in 2022?

• It lost power completely.

• It collided with an asteroid.

• It started sending scrambled signals.

• Its antenna broke.

What is a testament to the resilience of the Voyager probes?

• Their operation for over 45 years.

• Their ability to land on planets.

• Their use of solar power.

• Their size and weight.

What is a future prospect for interstellar exploration?

• Building a space station on the Moon.

• A manned mission to Mars.

• A new interstellar probe launching in 2036.

• Sending a probe to the Sun.

What is a key lesson from the Voyager missions?

• The importance of speed in space travel.

• The need for larger spacecraft.

• The value of robust engineering for long-term missions.

• The necessity of human presence in space.

What is inspiring about the Voyager probes?

• Their continued operation despite being outdated.

• Their size and design.

• Their ability to communicate with aliens.

• Their ability to travel faster than light.