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NASA’s Voyager 1 spacecraft is depicted in this artist’s concept traveling through interstellar ... [+] space, or the space between stars, which it entered in 2012.

Voyager 1 has finally returned usable data to NASA from outside the solar system after five months offline.

Launched in 1977 and now in its 46th year, the probe has been suffering from communication issues since November 14. The same thing also happened in 2022 . However, this week, NASA said that engineers were finally able to get usable data about the health and status of its onboard engineering systems.

Fixing Voyager 1 has been slow work. It’s currently over 15 billion miles (24 billion kilometers) from Earth, which means a radio message takes about 22.5 hours to reach it—and the same again to receive an answer.

The problem appears to have been its flight data subsystem, one of the spacecraft’s three onboard computers. Its job is to package the science and engineering data before it’s sent to Earth. Since the computer chip that stores its memory and some of its code is broken, engineers had to reinsert that code into a new location.

Next up for engineers at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in California is to adjust other parts of the FDS software so Voyager 1 can resume sending science data.

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The longest-running and most distant spacecraft in history, Voyager 1, was launched on September 5, 1977, while its twin spacecraft, Voyager 2, was launched a little earlier, on August 20, 1977. Voyager 2—now 12 billion miles away and traveling more slowly—continues to operate normally.

Both are now beyond what astronomers call the heliopause—a protective bubble of particles and magnetic fields created by the sun, which is thought to represent the sun’s farthest influence. Voyager 1 got to the heliopause in 2012 and Voyager 2 in 2018.

The Pale Blue Dot is a photograph of Earth taken Feb. 14, 1990, by NASA’s Voyager 1 at a distance of ... [+] 3.7 billion miles (6 billion kilometers) from the sun. The image inspired the title of scientist Carl Sagan's book, "Pale Blue Dot: A Vision of the Human Future in Space," in which he wrote: "Look again at that dot. That's here. That's home. That's us."

Pale Blue Dot

Since their launch from Cape Canaveral, Florida, aboard Titan-Centaur rockets, Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 have had glittering careers. Both photographed Jupiter and Saturn in 1979 and 1980 before going their separate ways. Voyager 1 could have visited Pluto, but that was sacrificed so scientists could get images of Saturn’s moon, Titan, a maneuver that made it impossible for it to reach any other body in the solar system. Meanwhile, Voyager 2 took slingshots around the planets to also image Uranus in 1986 and Neptune in 1989—the only spacecraft ever to image the two outer planets.

On February 14, 1990, when 3.7 billion miles from Earth, Voyager 1 turned its cameras back toward the sun and took an image that included our planet as “a mote of dust suspended in a sunbeam.” Known as the “Pale Blue Dot,” it’s one of the most famous photos ever taken. It was remastered in 2019 .

Wishing you clear skies and wide eyes.

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It's become a rite of passage that the autumn season brings more than pumpkins and turkey dinners; it also brings another high-end messaging cell phone from LG and Verizon Wireless . Two years ago, we said hello to the LG VX9800 ; last year, it was the LG enV VX99000; and now in 2007, we greet the next model in the series, the highly anticipated LG Voyager VX10000. More of a thorough revamp than a simple redesign, the Voyager features everything that we liked from the VX9800 and the enV, but it raises the bar immensely by offering redesigned controls, V Cast Mobile TV, and a huge external touch screen that's both luscious and user-friendly.

While some cell phone watchers have hailed the Voyager as the "iPhone killer," we prefer not to use the expression since it assumes that the iPhone is the device that every other cell phone should be measured against. Also, in many ways the iPhone will always be in a distinct class. But that said, the Voyager VX10000 is one handset that can match--and also surpass--the iPhone in many ways. Wi-Fi is an obvious and disappointing omission, but the Voyager offers many things the iPhone lacks, including 3G support, multimedia messaging, stereo Bluetooth, and an integrated GPS application. It's too bad that all that lavishness comes at such a high price ($299 with a two-year contract), but if you can afford it, the Voyager won't let you down. To find accessories for this phone, see our cell phone ringtones and accessories guide .

Design From the outset, the LG Voyager VX10000 looks more like the iPhone than it does its VX9800 and enV predecessors. Gone are the exterior keypad and tiny external display; instead you're greeted by a vibrant touch screen that dominates the front face of the Voyager. As you'd expect from a messaging phone, the Voyager is rather bulky. At 4.64 by 2.12 by 0.71 inches, the Voyager is exactly as tall as the enV, but it's also a bit wider when measured across the front face. Though the change from the VX9900 is noticeable, the Voyager manages to pack its keyboard as well as a long list of features into a trim profile that's a quarter of an inch trimmer than its forerunner's. And at 4.69 ounces, it weighs in at a half an ounce lighter. The result is an eye-catching and slick design that is far more stylish than both the previous LG handsets. It also has a solid feel in the hand and the hinge construction is sturdy.

The touch screen measures 2.81 inches and supports 262,000 colors in a 400x240 pixel resolution. With sharp colors, graphics, and animation, it's a massive improvement over the tiny and ineffective displays on the VX9800 and the enV. And instead of supporting only certain features, you can use the touch screen to access almost all of the Voyager's offerings. In standby mode, the display shows the date, the time, battery life, signal strength, and photo caller ID. It also works as a viewfinder for the camera when the phone is open. You can change the backlight time, the menu font style, and the dialing font size.

To get started using the Voyager, just move your finger to the four controls at the bottom the bottom of the display (if the display is frozen, there's an onscreen unlock control). From left to right, the buttons open the messaging menu, activate the onscreen dialpad for making calls, access the main menu, and open your contacts list. Alternatively, you can activate a shortcuts menu by tapping the top part of the display. On the whole, we were pleased with our navigation experience. Selecting an option requires a firm touch, so we didn't have many problems with pressing a command accidentally. If you're having trouble, you can reset the screen's calibration but it's too bad you can't alter the touch sensitivity as well. While it lacks the iPhone's multitouch functionality, and it's resolution isn't quite as crisp, the Voyager's display counters with a nifty and useful offering of its own. Like the Chocolate VX8550 , the Voyager features tactile feedback on its touch controls. You can adjust the length and intensity of the vibrating feedback, which is a nice feature.

Beyond simple tapping, you also can manipulate the Voyager by holding your finger to the screen and moving it around. Using this method, you can scroll through long menus and move around a Web page, but we had to practice a few times before we mastered either task. For example, when scrolling through the main menu pages, we had to be careful not to select one of the options accidentally, which we did a few times. We got the hang of it eventually, but even then it felt a tad awkward. In the V Cast menus, you can use the right-hand scroll bar as a more user-friendly alternative, but in other places that option is not available. Is it too much too ask for a little consistency?

The Voyager also has inconsistent methods for entering text on the touch screen. When typing a text message, we could use only the standard nine-digit keypad. Yes, we realize that there's a keyboard inside for your messaging needs, but the external display does support a full QWERTY keyboard for typing URLs while surfing the Web (among other things). Yet we liked that, in either case, the onscreen keys are large enough to avoid mistakes during fast typing. And it goes without saying that the tactile feedback marks a big improvement over the iPhone.

The only navigation buttons on the front of the Voyager are a Clear key and the Talk and End/power buttons. When the display is in standby mode, the Clear key also activates the voice-dialing function (with a short press) and starts the voice recorder (with a long press). Though those shortcuts are useful, it was a bit annoying to press the button accidentally and hear "Please say a command." Completing the exterior are a volume rocker, a camera shutter, and a display-locking switch on the left spine, while the MicroSD card slot and a 2.5mm headset jack sit on the right spine. The charger port sits on the bottom of the phone next to an antenna that extends for V Cast Mobile TV broadcasts. The camera lens sits on the back of the phone, though it's disappointing that LG removed both the lens cover and the flash. Granted, the cover isn't totally necessary, but we expect a flash on a 2-megapixel camera phone.

Inside, the Voyager is just as attractive as it is on the outside. You're drawn immediately to the huge screen that sits between the stereo speakers. In a smart move, LG made the Voyager's internal display the same size as the exterior screen and gave it the same lovely resolution, customization options, and menu interface. It may not offer touch controls, but it's a big leap over its counterpart on the enV, and it does its job very well. And in another welcome improvement over the VX9900, the Voyager rests evenly on a table when open. Just be aware that here again, the left spine controls are difficult to access unless the Voyager is open the full 180 degrees.

The navigation array hasn't moved from its place just to the left of the QWERTY keyboard, but LG redesigned it slightly. Though this toggle remains square, the OK button is now circular and slightly recessed, while the entire array is black instead of silver. Happily, the changes didn't have an effect on the control's usability, as we still had an easy time breezing through the menus. The toggle can be set as a shortcut to four user-defined functions while the rest of the navigation controls include the normal Talk and End/Power buttons, a Clear key, and a speakerphone shortcut. The familiar soft keys sit just below the display, but we like that they're a tad larger here. Like on the VX9800 and the enV, the placement of the aforementioned OK button far to the left of the display can be disconcerting on at first.

The alphabetic keypad remains is one of the best we've seen on a cell phone. Not only is entire arrangement quite spacious but the keys are also a tad larger and more tactile than on the enV. You get are the same Shift, symbol, and Enter keys, but LG replaced the enV's e-mail button with a control that opens a user-programmable shortcut menu. While most of the alphanumeric keys are black, three are colored gray to indicate that they double as gameplay controls. Lastly, we like that LG kept the second space bar to the left of the Z button, but we'd still prefer it to be in the middle of the keyboard as it is on many smart phones.

Features Though there's a lot to say about the Voyager's design, that doesn't mean the handset skipped on features. By all means, it packs quite a wallop inside, but we'll start with the basics first. The Voyager offers a 1,000-contact phone book with room in each entry for entry for five phone numbers and two e-mail addresses. You can save contacts to groups and pair them with a photo and any of 21 polyphonic ring tones. There's no field for notes in each contract entry, which is unusual.

Other essentials include a vibrate mode, text and multimedia messaging (the iPhone lacks MMS), a calendar, an alarm clock, a world clock, a stopwatch, a notepad, a tip calculator, and a voice memo recorder. For more demanding users, the Voyager also comes with speaker-independent voice commands and dialing, USB mass storage, instant messaging, and a text-to-speech feature. Bluetooth 1.2 is onboard as well, with profiles for headsets, dial-up networking, file transfer, object push, and A2DP stereo sound (the iPhone doesn't offer a stereo profile). Unfortunately, PC syncing for your contacts and calendar is not integrated, which limits the Voyager's usability for road warriors. Also, while the handset supports e-mail, the POP3 application isn't as user-friendly as on the iPhone. It's regrettable that the VX10000 doesn't offer Wi-Fi, particularly since it's so geared for browsing the Internet (see below). While the integrated 3G is more than adequate for Web surfing, we'd much prefer having a choice. But this being Verizon, it's obvious, but not surprising, that the carrier prefers that you pay for the use of its 3G network. The Voyager comes with 180MB of shared memory, which is quite generous, but you're better off saving to a memory card. The MicroSD card slot can accommodate cards as large as 8GB.

The speakerphone can be activated one of two ways: by opening the Voyager when you're on a call, or by dialing a number with the handset open. In either case, you can then deactivate the speakerphone by closing the Voyager or by pressing the dedicated button next to the internal navigation toggle. Opening and closing the phone will also toggle between the external and internal displays automatically. In most cases, your current task won't be interrupted.

As an EV-DO phone, the Voyager supports the full range of Verizon's 3G services, including the V Cast streaming video service and the V Cast music store . The music player interface has been fine-tuned compared with other Verizon music phones, but it's still pretty minimalist. Player options include the usual limited shuffle and repeat modes, but V Cast Music also will recommend other songs as based on your playlist. In addition to entertainment applications, the Voyager also comes preloaded with Verizon's VZ Navigator GPS service.

With so many multimedia features included on the Voyager, it's difficult to name one offering as the best of the bunch, but if one comes close it would have to be Verizon's stellar V Cast Mobile TV service. With the $15 per month Basic package, you get eight channels: CBS Mobile, Comedy Central, ESPN Mobile TV, Fox Mobile, MTV, NBC 2Go, NBC News 2Go, and Nickelodeon. Not all the offerings are "live" as in simulcast; some of the content is timeshifted, others delivered specifically for mobile viewers. Mobile TV is currently available in 25 U.S. markets, with more to come. For full details see our full review of Mobile TV or the LG VX9400 review .

The Voyager's has a solid 2-megapixel camera, though it's short on a few options. And frankly, we were hoping that LG would bump up the resolution from that of the enV. You can take pictures in four resolutions (1,600x1,200; 1,280x960; 640x480; 320x240) and choose from four color effects and four white-balance settings. There's also a 2.5x digital zoom (unusable at the highest resolution), spot metering, a brightness control, a night mode, a self timer, and three shutter sounds (plus a silent option). The nifty autofocus is carried over from the enV; it's quite useful, as it helped us to the keep the phone steady and eliminates blurriness when taking our shots. The controls are easy to use, as long as you can access those buttons on the left spine--remember, you must have the Voyager fully open--and you're careful not to confuse them with the soft keys. And as we said earlier, we were hoping for a flash.

We like that when taking photos you can use the full display as a viewfinder, but it's too bad that the same isn't true when you're viewing images form your album. In that case, the pictures take up only part of the display. Also, while it's great that you can se you can switch to the external display for vanity shots, it takes a few too many steps to get you there. Unlike the enV, you can access the camera's menus on the external display, but the touch interface is a bit clunky. For the most part, photo quality was quite good, but it was somewhat inconsistent. The majority of our images features bright color resolution with sharp definition. On a few other occasions, however, our photos were washed out and a tad blurry. The camera seems to work best when it's held completely still, for which the autofocus helps. Dim conditions are tricky without a flash.

The camcorder takes clips with sound in two resolutions (320x240 and 176x144) with sound, and it has a set of editing options similar to that of the still camera. Clips meant for multimedia messages are limited to 30 seconds; otherwise you can shoot for as long as the available memory permits. You can use the external display to record videos and even film yourself when the phone is open. Though a message on the external display will command you to hold the Voyager horizontally in order to film, it's not completely necessary that you do so. It's just that filming in landscape mode will better represent the frame's true size. As with photos from your album, filmed clips will take up only a portion of the display. Videos were comparable with the enV, which is to say they're decent if you hold the camera steady. On the other hand, the camera couldn't handle quick movements.

With a full HMTL browser, the Voyager offers a great surfing experience that almost rivals the iPhone's. The external display renders full Web pages in all their glory; there are no clunky WAP pages to be seen. It won't support flash but you can click through multiple pages, view photos, and select links at will. As mentioned earlier, you can maneuver through pages by sweeping your finger cross the display while getting the tactile feedback. Though the motion isn't as fluid as on the iPhone, and it can be a bit tricky to your select preferred link on a crowded page, LG deserves a lot of credit for presenting the mobile Internet in this form. Like so much else that's new, it may not be perfect, but it is big step ahead. And even without Wi-Fi, it ups the ante over the iPhone by offering the Web in 3G. You can use the internal display to view the full Web pages as well, but using the toggle to navigate is tedious.

You can personalize the Voyager with a variety of color themes, wallpaper, screen savers, and clock formats, and you can write a personalized banner. We were surprised that the Voyager offers one full game with Pac-Man. Usually, Verizon doesn't give us any games.

Performance We tested the dual-band (CDMA 800/1900; EV-DO) in San Francisco and Los Angeles using Verizon Wireless service. Call quality was quite admirable. The signal remained strong and was free of static or interference. Also, voices sounded natural, and we enjoyed plenty of volume--even when talking on a noisy street. Our only complaint was there was a slight hissing sound on our end. Still, it didn't happen all the time, so it wasn't a bother.

Callers reported satisfying conditions on their end. They could hear us plainly, and the audio was clear. In fact, some of our friends couldn't tell we were using a cell phone. They didn't encounter the hissing noise, but a couple of callers said we sounded slightly tinny. Automated calling systems could distinguish our commands as well, even when we were talking on a noisy street.

Speakerphone calls were also agreeable. The volume was louder than we expected, and the audio clarity was some of best we've encountered on a speakerphone. Callers reported the same conditions, but on the whole we had the best experience when talking in a quiet room. As for Bluetooth calls, we successfully paired a headset and experienced decent call quality. Like with most touch-screen phones, the external display locks automatically during calls to avoid an accidental hang-up. You can unlock it by pressing the aforementioned unlock icon in the lower-left corner. That's not an issue for the most part, except for when you need to use the dialpad while on a call.

The EV-DO connection was relatively strong as measured by the number of reception bars on the screen, yet our actual experience was somewhat mixed. V Cast videos loaded in about 15 seconds, which is more or less average, and navigating through the V Cast menus was speedy. Downloading a game took just a few seconds as well, and surfing the Web was relatively zippy. Web pages such as Yahoo and CNET loaded in about 10 to 15 seconds, which isn't bad. We were hoping to see it move a little faster, and of course, offer Wi-Fi as an alternative, but the browser is perfectly satisfying for what it offers. And in any case, it's better than AT&T's EDGE network. On the other hand, the V Cast Music service was pokier. Songs took more than minute and a half to download, which is slower than we've seen on other Verizon EV-DO phones such as the LG VX8350 .

Contrary to earlier impressions , the response time for the touch screen was rather swift. Yet we noticed a few times that the touch screen seemed to freeze for a couple of seconds. On those occasions, we had to wait momentarily before the screen would respond to our touch. It happened very infrequently, and with no pattern, but it's still worth noting.

The Voyager's streaming video quality also was uneven. We really wanted to watch videos on the external display, but the experience left us disappointed. Though the menu is a tad slicker than the normal V Cast interface, and the videos cover almost the full width of the landscape display, the quality was rather poor. There was frequent pixilation, and small images could be almost blurry. Likewise, while the sound matched the speakers' mouths, the volume was muffled. Since all V Cast sound comes from the twin speakers inside the phone, the level is rather low when it is closed.

The V Cast experience has less pixilation when using the internal display, but the size of the frame is much smaller. Clips weren't unwatchable by any means, but we were hoping for better. On the upside, however, videos never froze, and we didn't have to pause for rebuffering. Although the San Francisco Bay Area won't get V Cast Mobile TV until early 2009, we were able to test the feature in Los Angeles. On the whole the experience was satisfactory with clean video and no distortion. It was comparable with the other V Cast Mobile TV phones we've reviewed .

Music quality was satisfying on the whole. The twin speakers gave enough volume, and the audio was clear. As is typical with a music phone, it's not good enough to replace your standalone MP3 player, but it's fine for most uses. Try headphones for the best experience.

The LG Voyager VX10000 has a rated battery life of 4 hours talk time and 20 days standby time. It fell a bit short in our battery tests, reaching 3 hours, 45 minutes of talk time. That's still a decent result for a CDMA handset, but it's 4 hours less than what the iPhone delivered. According to FCC radiation tests, the Voyager has a digital SAR rating of 0.765 watt per kilogram.

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Expandable memory

With a micro SD flash memory card you can upgrade the available memory in the LG Voyager to 8GB.

Side interface buttons

The Voyager has the typical navigation and interface buttons on the side.

Internal screen

The internal screen is short but wide – a good screen for text messaging we are assuming.

Thumb sized keys

VZ Navigator

The Voyager has a built-in GPS chip and the VZ Navigator software is available.

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The GPS found out location in just a few seconds.

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The VZ Navigator software found the nearest gas station.

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And it told us how to get there.

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USB / Power / PC interface

This port allows for a USB connection to a PC and a power charging port.

The LG Voyager from Verizon Wireless looks to be the ultimate phone for the e-mailing, text-messaging, always connected person the on go. We will see how well it accomplishes its mission when we get a review unit before the first of the year.

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• Large 2.81” internal and external displays
• Front display is touch-sensitive with interactive user interface
• HTML browser
• QWERTY keyboard
• Can use 8GB microSDHC cards
• Mobile TV service
• A few bugs when using the touch-screen
• Distortion in earpiece at high volumes
• Limited Email functionality
• Stereo speakers face the inside when closed
• No Flash for the camera, and the image quality is lower than the Maxx Ve

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I loved it ever since i got it.

This phone is very durable. I've had it for almost 2 years and my phones are usually close to being gone by the first year of having it. I'm so glad I got it when I did because Verizon is now forcing data plans on customers that purchase phones with advanced (internet, qwerty, etc.) capabilities.

Casselberry, FL

Great touch screen phone

The LG Voyager VX10000 is a very well-designed touch screen phone. It has a pretty good sized keyboard without making the phone look too bulky. The keyboard is very spacious and comfortable. The phone actually feels sturdy and the touch screen is easy to use. The display shows the time and battery life on standby. There are four main controls at the bottom of the display. They open the message menu, screen keypad, contacts list, and main menu. It's also really simple to set up shortcuts. There's a vibrate mode that you can adjust the setting for, which is pretty convenient. The phone has a microSD slot that supports up to 8GB of memory, and the phone comes with 180MB of memory already. Overall this is a very cool looking phone that might be a good alternative to the iPhone for some people.

LG Voyager was okay.

I had the LG Voyager for 2 years. One of my main complaints with the phone is the responsiveness and quirkiness of the touch screen. Yeah, it's so cool that it has a touch screen, but the touch feature is horrible. It's unresponsive, and you need to touch it a certain way to get it to respond (albeit, slowly). I can't stand it. The Apple ipod touch is WAY better in terms of touch responsiveness and user friendliness. Aside from that, everything was great. The phone had everything that I needed, and texting was a breeze with the keyboard. It seemed to lose battery power much quicker toward the end of my 2 year contract than it did at the beginning, but that seems to be the case with most electronics of this sort. I would recommend this phone. I've had different LG phones over the course of 7 years and this one didn't disappoint! Reliable phone, built well, and affordable--the touch screen feature needs lots of work though.

I love the LG voyager cell phone!

I love my LG voyager cell phone! I am ready for an upgrade in June 2010 and I think I will get the Voyager again. I love that it has the external touch screen and the full internal QWERTY keyboard. The sound is great and I always get good reception where ever I am. It is the most durable phone I have purchased! I think this is a phone for anyone! This phone is very easy to use and it is great for texting. You have the option of using the touch screen or using the full internal keyboard which makes it easier for texting. It takes great pictures too! I have had my Voyager for almost 2 years and it still looks brand new. I have had the protector slip over the touch screen and not one scratch on it. It has the longest battery life of any phone I have had. I strongly recommend this phone to anyone!

Best phone I've ever owned.

This is by far the best phone I've owned so far. I love the touch screen feature although sometimes it does take me a few touches to get it to answer when it's ringing. I have a hard time using the scroll feature too. I always have to open it and scroll from the keyboard. I text all the time, so I love the full keyboard. I do wish that the internet was a little faster, but I didn't expect it to be super fast. The calendar is very useful in keeping up with my kids schedules. Overall this is a great phone.

Lexington, SC

Slick multi-functional touch phone that does the job all in one.

The LG Voyager is a great phone for multiple functions. You can check your email, find directions on your GPS, text in no time with the qwerty key board and watch tv and more. No need to run home, or go to a library, this phone does it all!

Auburn Hills, MI

Love it! Simple to use and great quality!

I just upgraded to this phone in December due to I was beginning to text message. It is so simple to use and I love all the features. Great quality and durable. I'm very prone to dropping my phone and this one has held up. I did get the cover for it to protect the Titanium due to my clumsiness. Recommed this phone to anyone!

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Honea Path, SC

Good phone if you can get it cheap.

I got one of these phones right after they came out and am pretty happy with it overall.  The touch screen feature is not the best in the world and actually using the phone for phone calls is kind of a pain but the QWERTY keyboard and big interior screen are excellent for texting. 

Perkasie, PA

Great phone for texting and ok for web browsing

I recently got this phone because I wanted a qwerty keyboard and also internet access. While I like the phone and it's functions, there are certain things that have driven me nuts thus far. Some of the cons to consider: *The autolock feature which can be irritating on or off - can't find a happy medium *some ringtones are so quiet you end up missing lots of calls *speakerphone only works with keyboard open *when texting or using speaker phone, you need to use the # key a lot. Because this is part of a qwerty keyboard, you have to hit two keys to access the # key, which is cumbersome, esp. when trying to use speakerphone *Browser can be slow *searching through contacts can be slow with the touchscreen

Milwaukee, WI

All in one, better than the IPHONE, phone!!

This is a great phone! It's the new hottest thing, buy it!!!  It is a lot better than the IPHONE and my experience with any other phone as well.  I sat in a restaraunt the other night and watched the season finale of tila tequila live off of my new voyager.

Hilliard, OH

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Voyager 2 phones home and says everything is cool, after sending the command, nasa had to wait 37 hours for a response..

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NASA lost contact with its Voyager 2 spacecraft—the second-most distant object ever built by humans and flung into space—nearly two weeks ago due to an errant command sent to the probe. This caused Voyager to point its antenna slightly away from Earth.

At the time, the space agency said it wasn't panicking. The mission's scientists believed they had several options to restore communications with the half-century-old probe. And so they did.

In an update posted Friday , NASA said all is now well once again with Voyager 2. NASA's Deep Space Network facility in Canberra, Australia, was able to send a "shout" command to Voyager instructing the spacecraft to reorient itself into a proper position to facilitate communication with Earth.

It took 18.5 hours for the signal to reach the spacecraft, which is now 19.9 billion kilometers away from Earth. Finally, after a total of 37 hours, a signal returned from the probe. Shortly after midnight on Friday morning, at 12:29 am ET, Voyager 2 started streaming back science and telemetry data.

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Accordingly, the venerable probe is healthy, on course, and communicating with NASA once again.

Prior to the launch of Voyager 1 and 2 in 1977 on two different rockets, humans had been gazing at fuzzy blobs in the outer Solar System for hundreds of years. Pioneer 10 and 11 provided some better views of Jupiter and Saturn, but still, very little was known about the planets or their moons. Next to nothing was known of Uranus and Neptune. The Voyagers uncovered complex planetary systems and incredible moons, such as volcano-covered Io, icy Europa, and Titan, with its methane seas.

And in their old age, the two probes have kept on exploring. Voyager 1, at a distance of 24 billion km from Earth, and Voyager 2 have both left the Solar System, exploring the barren but scientifically interesting interstellar medium.

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Voyager 1 phones home: NASA re-establishes contact after 5 months

L aunched in 1977, Voyager 1 just beamed home for the first time in 5 months — “Hi, it’s me.” Voyager 1 has not sent back any useful scientific information yet, but it can communicate, indicating that it is still operational.

Voyager 1 is the first human-made object to reach interstellar space though it took 35 years to cross that boundary after collecting data from Jupiter and Saturn. Its sibling Voyager 2 took off before the 1st 47 years ago but crossed into interstellar space six years after Voyager 1 (2018) after investigating Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.

Voyager 1 and 2 took off 47 years ago

These Voyagers are currently tens of billions of miles away from Earth.

A feat of computer programming and engineering, they power themselves with radioisotope thermoelectric generators (RTGs) which convert heat into electricity from decaying plutonium. But that decay means that the generator loses power over time. Moreover, both have experienced communication issues over the years.

When Voyager 1 went dark in November 2023, NASA could tell that the interstellar explorer was operating normally. It received the commands but only sent back garbled patterns of code that NASA could not read. They had to assess what went wrong in lines of indecipherable code.

Finally, in early March, the mission team finally decoded information from one section of the flight data system (FTS), one of three onboard computers responsible for processing science and engineering data to send back to Earth. It turned out, in a series of zeros and ones, that a single chip malfunctioned, so it could not report back on the status of its health.

Not able to repair the chip that stores a portion of the FDS memory, NASA had to move the code to another area though no location could hold the entirety of it. They divided it up and stored it in different places. That required them to tweak the codes in subsections, so Voyager 1 would still function overall.

Time to reboot Voyager 1

That’s all NASA could do — billions of miles away. They sent a signal up to Voyager 1 to reboot and reroute since it’s just a program responding to commands. And it takes about 22.5 hours for Voyager 1 to receive a signal from Earth.

NASA awaited with bated breath. However, NASA finally got a reply on April 12. They can now check on Voyager 1’s health and operational systems.

 “Today was a great day for Voyager 1,” said Linda Spilker , Voyager project scientist at JPL, in a statement. “We’re back in communication with the spacecraft. And we look forward to getting science data back.”

As for Voyager 2, it continues to operate without a hitch.

NASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft finally phones home after 5 months of no contact

On Saturday, April 5, Voyager 1 finally "phoned home" and updated its NASA operating team about its health.

NASA's interstellar explorer Voyager 1 is finally communicating with ground control in an understandable way again. On Saturday (April 20), Voyager 1 updated ground control about its health status for the first time in 5 months. While the Voyager 1 spacecraft still isn't sending valid science data back to Earth, it is now returning usable information about the health and operating status of its onboard engineering systems. 

Thirty-five years after its launch in 1977, Voyager 1 became the first human-made object to leave the solar system and enter interstellar space . It was followed out of our cosmic quarters by its space-faring sibling, Voyager 2 , six years later in 2018. Voyager 2, thankfully, is still operational and communicating well with Earth. 

The two spacecraft remain the only human-made objects exploring space beyond the influence of the sun. However, on Nov. 14, 2023, after 11 years of exploring interstellar space and while sitting a staggering 15 billion miles (24 billion kilometers) from Earth, Voyager 1's binary code — computer language composed of 0s and 1s that it uses to communicate with its flight team at NASA — stopped making sense.

Related: We finally know why NASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft stopped communicating — scientists are working on a fix

In March, NASA's Voyager 1 operating team sent a digital "poke" to the spacecraft, prompting its flight data subsystem (FDS) to send a full memory readout back home.

This memory dump revealed to scientists and engineers that the "glitch" is the result of a corrupted code contained on a single chip representing around 3% of the FDS memory. The loss of this code rendered Voyager 1's science and engineering data unusable.

The NASA team can't physically repair or replace this chip, of course, but what they can do is remotely place the affected code elsewhere in the FDS memory. Though no single section of the memory is large enough to hold this code entirely, the team can slice it into sections and store these chunks separately. To do this, they will also have to adjust the relevant storage sections to ensure the addition of this corrupted code won't cause those areas to stop operating individually, or working together as a whole. In addition to this, NASA staff will also have to ensure any references to the corrupted code's location are updated.

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On April 18, 2024, the team began sending the code to its new location in the FDS memory. This was a painstaking process, as a radio signal takes 22.5 hours to traverse the distance between Earth and Voyager 1, and it then takes another 22.5 hours to get a signal back from the craft. 

By Saturday (April 20), however, the team confirmed their modification had worked. For the first time in five months, the scientists were able to communicate with Voyager 1 and check its health. Over the next few weeks, the team will work on adjusting the rest of the FDS software and aim to recover the regions of the system that are responsible for packaging and returning vital science data from beyond the limits of the solar system.

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Robert Lea is a science journalist in the U.K. whose articles have been published in Physics World, New Scientist, Astronomy Magazine, All About Space, Newsweek and ZME Science. He also writes about science communication for Elsevier and the European Journal of Physics. Rob holds a bachelor of science degree in physics and astronomy from the U.K.’s Open University. Follow him on Twitter @sciencef1rst.

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• Robb62 'V'ger must contact the creator. Reply
• Holy HannaH! Couldn't help but think that "repair" sounded extremely similar to the mechanics of DNA and the evolution of life. Reply
• Torbjorn Larsson *Applause* indeed, thanks to the Voyager teams for the hard work! Reply
• SpaceSpinner I notice that the article says that it has been in space for 35 years. Either I have gone back in time 10 years, or their AI is off by 10 years. V-*ger has been captured! Reply

Admin said: On Saturday, April 5, Voyager 1 finally "phoned home" and updated its NASA operating team about its health. The interstellar explorer is back in touch after five months of sending back nonsense data. NASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft finally phones home after 5 months of no contact : Read more

evw said: I'm incredibly grateful for the persistence and dedication of the Voyagers' teams and for the amazing accomplishments that have kept these two spacecrafts operational so many years beyond their expected lifetimes. V-1 was launched when I was 25 years young; I was nearly delirious with joy. Exploring the physical universe captivated my attention while I was in elementary school and has kept me mesmerized since. I'm very emotional writing this note, thinking about what amounts to a miracle of technology and longevity in my eyes. BRAVO!!! THANK YOU EVERYONE PAST & PRESENT!!!

• EBairead I presume it's Fortran. Well done all. Reply

SpaceSpinner said: I notice that the article says that it has been in space for 35 years. Either I have gone back in time 10 years, or their AI is off by 10 years. V-*ger has been captured!

EBairead said: I presume it's Fortran. Well done all.

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"Hi, It's Me": NASA's Voyager 1 Phones Home From 15 Billion Miles Away

The spaceship stopped sending readable data back to Earth on November 14, 2023, even though controllers could tell it was still receiving their commands.

Launched in 1977, Voyager 1 was mankind's first spacecraft to enter the interstellar medium

NASA's Voyager 1 probe -- the most distant man-made object in the universe -- is returning usable information to ground control following months of spouting gibberish, the US space agency announced Monday.

In March, teams working at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory discovered that a single malfunctioning chip was to blame, and devised a clever coding fix that worked within the tight memory constraints of its 46-year-old computer system.

"Voyager 1 spacecraft is returning usable data about the health and status of its onboard engineering systems," the agency said.

NASA Voyager's X handle posted, "Hi, it's me. - V1"

Hi, it's me. - V1 https://t.co/jgGFBfxIOe — NASA Voyager (@NASAVoyager) April 22, 2024

"The next step is to enable the spacecraft to begin returning science data again."

Launched in 1977, Voyager 1 was mankind's first spacecraft to enter the interstellar medium, in 2012, and is currently more than 15 billion miles from Earth. Messages sent from Earth take about 22.5 hours to reach the spacecraft.

Its twin, Voyager 2, also left the solar system in 2018.

Both Voyager spacecraft carry "Golden Records" -- 12-inch, gold-plated copper disks intended to convey the story of our world to extraterrestrials.

These include a map of our solar system, a piece of uranium that serves as a radioactive clock allowing recipients to date the spaceship's launch, and symbolic instructions that convey how to play the record.

The contents of the record, selected for NASA by a committee chaired by legendary astronomer Carl Sagan, include encoded images of life on Earth, as well as music and sounds that can be played using an included stylus.

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NASA's Voyager 1 probe -- the most distant man-made object in the universe -- is returning usable information to ground control following months of spouting gibberish, the US space agency announced Monday.

The spaceship stopped sending readable data back to Earth on November 14, 2023, even though controllers could tell it was still receiving their commands.

In March, teams working at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory discovered that a single malfunctioning chip was to blame, and devised a clever coding fix that worked within the tight memory constraints of its 46-year-old computer system.

"Voyager 1 spacecraft is returning usable data about the health and status of its onboard engineering systems," the agency said.

"The next step is to enable the spacecraft to begin returning science data again."

Launched in 1977, Voyager 1 was mankind's first spacecraft to enter the interstellar medium, in 2012, and is currently more than 15 billion miles from Earth. Messages sent from Earth take about 22.5 hours to reach the spacecraft.

Its twin, Voyager 2, also left the solar system in 2018.

Both Voyager spacecraft carry "Golden Records" -- 12-inch, gold-plated copper disks intended to convey the story of our world to extraterrestrials.

These include a map of our solar system, a piece of uranium that serves as a radioactive clock allowing recipients to date the spaceship's launch, and symbolic instructions that convey how to play the record.

The contents of the record, selected for NASA by a committee chaired by legendary astronomer Carl Sagan, include encoded images of life on Earth, as well as music and sounds that can be played using an included stylus.

Their power banks are expected to be depleted sometime after 2025. They will then continue to wander the Milky Way, potentially for eternity, in silence.

NASA's Voyager 1 Phones Home After Months

NASA's Voyager 1 probe -- the most distant man-made object in the universe -- is returning usable information to ground control following months of spouting gibberish, the US space agency announced Monday.

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On november 14, 2023, the team at jpl was stunned as the voyager-1 spacecraft stopped sending readable science and engineering data back to earth..

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• The probe and its twin, Voyager 2, are the only spacecraft to ever fly in interstellar space
• Team is now planning to enable the spacecraft to begin returning science data
• The data was blocked even as the spacecraft was still receiving commands from Earth

For the first time since November 2023, Voyager-1, Earth's mighty spacecraft that has left the Solar System forever, has sent signals. The spacecraft began sending usable data about the health and status of its onboard engineering systems.

The probe and its twin , Voyager 2, are the only spacecraft to ever fly in interstellar space, the region outside the Solar System. The Voyager-1 team at Nasa's Jet Propulsion Laboratory is now planning to enable the spacecraft to begin returning science data again.

The team encountered a setback when they found a malfunctioning chip crucial for storing part of the flight data subsystem (FDS) memory, including vital software code. FDS is responsible for packaging the science and engineering data before it’s sent to Earth.

This rendered science and engineering data unusable. Unable to fix the chip, they opted to relocate the affected code within FDS memory. However, no single location could accommodate the entire section. Their solution involved dividing the code into sections and dispersing them throughout FDS memory, ensuring they still functioned cohesively.

They also updated references to the code's location elsewhere in FDS memory. Starting with the code managing spacecraft engineering data, they moved it to its new location on April 18.

After a communication delay of over 22 hours, they received confirmation on April 20 that the modification had succeeded. This enabled the team to check the spacecraft's health after a five-month hiatus.

In the following weeks, they plan to relocate and adjust other affected FDS software sections, including those for returning science data.

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Elektrostal is a vibrant city located in the Moscow Oblast region of Russia. With a rich history, stunning architecture, and a thriving community, Elektrostal is a city that has much to offer. Whether you are a history buff, nature enthusiast, or simply curious about different cultures, Elektrostal is sure to captivate you.

This article will provide you with 40 fascinating facts about Elektrostal, giving you a better understanding of why this city is worth exploring. From its origins as an industrial hub to its modern-day charm, we will delve into the various aspects that make Elektrostal a unique and must-visit destination.

So, join us as we uncover the hidden treasures of Elektrostal and discover what makes this city a true gem in the heart of Russia.

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• Elektrostal, known as the “Motor City of Russia,” is a vibrant and growing city with a rich industrial history, offering diverse cultural experiences and a strong commitment to environmental sustainability.
• With its convenient location near Moscow, Elektrostal provides a picturesque landscape, vibrant nightlife, and a range of recreational activities, making it an ideal destination for residents and visitors alike.

Known as the “Motor City of Russia.”

Elektrostal, a city located in the Moscow Oblast region of Russia, earned the nickname “Motor City” due to its significant involvement in the automotive industry.

Home to the Elektrostal Metallurgical Plant.

Elektrostal is renowned for its metallurgical plant, which has been producing high-quality steel and alloys since its establishment in 1916.

Boasts a rich industrial heritage.

Elektrostal has a long history of industrial development, contributing to the growth and progress of the region.

Founded in 1916.

The city of Elektrostal was founded in 1916 as a result of the construction of the Elektrostal Metallurgical Plant.

Located approximately 50 kilometers east of Moscow.

Elektrostal is situated in close proximity to the Russian capital, making it easily accessible for both residents and visitors.

Known for its vibrant cultural scene.

Elektrostal is home to several cultural institutions, including museums, theaters, and art galleries that showcase the city’s rich artistic heritage.

A popular destination for nature lovers.

Surrounded by picturesque landscapes and forests, Elektrostal offers ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, camping, and birdwatching.

Hosts the annual Elektrostal City Day celebrations.

Every year, Elektrostal organizes festive events and activities to celebrate its founding, bringing together residents and visitors in a spirit of unity and joy.

Has a population of approximately 160,000 people.

Elektrostal is home to a diverse and vibrant community of around 160,000 residents, contributing to its dynamic atmosphere.

Boasts excellent education facilities.

The city is known for its well-established educational institutions, providing quality education to students of all ages.

A center for scientific research and innovation.

Elektrostal serves as an important hub for scientific research, particularly in the fields of metallurgy, materials science, and engineering.

Surrounded by picturesque lakes.

The city is blessed with numerous beautiful lakes, offering scenic views and recreational opportunities for locals and visitors alike.

Well-connected transportation system.

Elektrostal benefits from an efficient transportation network, including highways, railways, and public transportation options, ensuring convenient travel within and beyond the city.

Famous for its traditional Russian cuisine.

Food enthusiasts can indulge in authentic Russian dishes at numerous restaurants and cafes scattered throughout Elektrostal.

Home to notable architectural landmarks.

Elektrostal boasts impressive architecture, including the Church of the Transfiguration of the Lord and the Elektrostal Palace of Culture.

Offers a wide range of recreational facilities.

Residents and visitors can enjoy various recreational activities, such as sports complexes, swimming pools, and fitness centers, enhancing the overall quality of life.

Provides a high standard of healthcare.

Elektrostal is equipped with modern medical facilities, ensuring residents have access to quality healthcare services.

Home to the Elektrostal History Museum.

The Elektrostal History Museum showcases the city’s fascinating past through exhibitions and displays.

A hub for sports enthusiasts.

Elektrostal is passionate about sports, with numerous stadiums, arenas, and sports clubs offering opportunities for athletes and spectators.

Celebrates diverse cultural festivals.

Throughout the year, Elektrostal hosts a variety of cultural festivals, celebrating different ethnicities, traditions, and art forms.

Electric power played a significant role in its early development.

Elektrostal owes its name and initial growth to the establishment of electric power stations and the utilization of electricity in the industrial sector.

Boasts a thriving economy.

The city’s strong industrial base, coupled with its strategic location near Moscow, has contributed to Elektrostal’s prosperous economic status.

Houses the Elektrostal Drama Theater.

The Elektrostal Drama Theater is a cultural centerpiece, attracting theater enthusiasts from far and wide.

Popular destination for winter sports.

Elektrostal’s proximity to ski resorts and winter sport facilities makes it a favorite destination for skiing, snowboarding, and other winter activities.

Promotes environmental sustainability.

Elektrostal prioritizes environmental protection and sustainability, implementing initiatives to reduce pollution and preserve natural resources.

Home to renowned educational institutions.

Elektrostal is known for its prestigious schools and universities, offering a wide range of academic programs to students.

Committed to cultural preservation.

The city values its cultural heritage and takes active steps to preserve and promote traditional customs, crafts, and arts.

Hosts an annual International Film Festival.

The Elektrostal International Film Festival attracts filmmakers and cinema enthusiasts from around the world, showcasing a diverse range of films.

Encourages entrepreneurship and innovation.

Elektrostal supports aspiring entrepreneurs and fosters a culture of innovation, providing opportunities for startups and business development.

Offers a range of housing options.

Elektrostal provides diverse housing options, including apartments, houses, and residential complexes, catering to different lifestyles and budgets.

Home to notable sports teams.

Elektrostal is proud of its sports legacy, with several successful sports teams competing at regional and national levels.

Boasts a vibrant nightlife scene.

Residents and visitors can enjoy a lively nightlife in Elektrostal, with numerous bars, clubs, and entertainment venues.

Promotes cultural exchange and international relations.

Elektrostal actively engages in international partnerships, cultural exchanges, and diplomatic collaborations to foster global connections.

Surrounded by beautiful nature reserves.

Nearby nature reserves, such as the Barybino Forest and Luchinskoye Lake, offer opportunities for nature enthusiasts to explore and appreciate the region’s biodiversity.

Commemorates historical events.

The city pays tribute to significant historical events through memorials, monuments, and exhibitions, ensuring the preservation of collective memory.

Promotes sports and youth development.

Elektrostal invests in sports infrastructure and programs to encourage youth participation, health, and physical fitness.

Hosts annual cultural and artistic festivals.

Throughout the year, Elektrostal celebrates its cultural diversity through festivals dedicated to music, dance, art, and theater.

Provides a picturesque landscape for photography enthusiasts.

The city’s scenic beauty, architectural landmarks, and natural surroundings make it a paradise for photographers.

Connects to Moscow via a direct train line.

The convenient train connection between Elektrostal and Moscow makes commuting between the two cities effortless.

A city with a bright future.

Elektrostal continues to grow and develop, aiming to become a model city in terms of infrastructure, sustainability, and quality of life for its residents.

In conclusion, Elektrostal is a fascinating city with a rich history and a vibrant present. From its origins as a center of steel production to its modern-day status as a hub for education and industry, Elektrostal has plenty to offer both residents and visitors. With its beautiful parks, cultural attractions, and proximity to Moscow, there is no shortage of things to see and do in this dynamic city. Whether you’re interested in exploring its historical landmarks, enjoying outdoor activities, or immersing yourself in the local culture, Elektrostal has something for everyone. So, next time you find yourself in the Moscow region, don’t miss the opportunity to discover the hidden gems of Elektrostal.

Q: What is the population of Elektrostal?

A: As of the latest data, the population of Elektrostal is approximately XXXX.

Q: How far is Elektrostal from Moscow?

A: Elektrostal is located approximately XX kilometers away from Moscow.

Q: Are there any famous landmarks in Elektrostal?

A: Yes, Elektrostal is home to several notable landmarks, including XXXX and XXXX.

Q: What industries are prominent in Elektrostal?

A: Elektrostal is known for its steel production industry and is also a center for engineering and manufacturing.

Q: Are there any universities or educational institutions in Elektrostal?

A: Yes, Elektrostal is home to XXXX University and several other educational institutions.

Q: What are some popular outdoor activities in Elektrostal?

A: Elektrostal offers several outdoor activities, such as hiking, cycling, and picnicking in its beautiful parks.

Q: Is Elektrostal well-connected in terms of transportation?

A: Yes, Elektrostal has good transportation links, including trains and buses, making it easily accessible from nearby cities.

Q: Are there any annual events or festivals in Elektrostal?

A: Yes, Elektrostal hosts various events and festivals throughout the year, including XXXX and XXXX.

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