Voyagers second radio transmitter, called the S-band, transmits a much fainter signal than its X-band transmitter.
Muller Radio Astronomy Station.
However, when Voyager 1 switched to a lower frequency, its messages fell within Dwingeloos frequency band.
An artist’s concept of the Voyager spacecraft.Illustration: NASA
The iconic Voyager 1 has been feeding scientists with precious data about the solar system and beyondfor decades.
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