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Is Voyager 1 in hibernation mode because the RTG is not producing as much power, or is it because most components have failed, but could in theory still be powe

by sph 3y ago

Is Voyager 1 in hibernation mode because the RTG is not producing as much power, or is it because most components have failed, but could in theory still be powered on? I do not know how long an RTG lasts for.

tokai 3y ago
From wikipedia: "generate approximately 157 Watts of electrical power initially – halving every 87.7 years" It should still have power. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MHW-RTG https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MHW-RTG
- anotherhue 3y ago
  The thermo couples also degrade so halve the power again. Biggest issue is keeping the fuel warm so the antenna can stay aligned. https://www.itsquieterfilm.com/ https://www.itsquieterfilm.com/