No, Voyager 2 is not dead! NASA establishes contact with spacecraft after brief communication breakdown; all about the mission
NASA's Voyager 2 probe, a remarkable symbol of humanity's reach into the cosmos, recently encountered a temporary communication breakdown with mission control. However, the US space agency has now confirmed that the spacecraft is in «good health» after re-establishing contact. Launched in 1977, Voyager 2 was intended to serve as a beacon representing humanity's existence to the wider Universe. It currently resides over 12.3 billion miles (19.9 billion kilometers) away from Earth, exploring interstellar space alongside its twin, Voyager 1. The communication hiccup occurred when planned commands inadvertently caused the probe's antenna to shift two degrees away from Earth on July 21, preventing data transmission and reception of commands. This situation was not anticipated to be resolved until an automated re-orientation maneuver was scheduled for October 15. However, to the delight of scientists and space enthusiasts, NASA's Deep Space Network, an array of giant radio antennas, successfully picked up a carrier signal from Voyager 2 on Monday, indicating the spacecraft's well-being.
FILE — In this Aug. 4, 1977, photo provided by NASA, the «Sounds of Earth» record is mounted on the Voyager 2 spacecraft in the Safe-1 Building at the Kennedy Space Center, Fla., prior to encapsulation in the protective shroud. NASA is listening for any peep from Voyager 2 after losing contact with the spacecraft billions of miles away. All about Voyager 2Voyager 2 made history by being the first to explore Uranus and Neptune before leaving our solar system. Its «Golden Record» carries Earth's greetings, music, and images for potential extraterrestrial civilizations. The spacecraft is part of NASA's iconic Voyager missions, representing
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