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One light-day from home
On 18 November 2026, a radio signal from Earth needs a full day to reach Voyager 1. The arithmetic of that distance explains why the mission still works, and why it cannot work for much longer.
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On 18 November 2026, a radio signal from Earth needs a full day to reach Voyager 1. The arithmetic of that distance explains why the mission still works, and why it cannot work for much longer.