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https://arstechnica.com/science/2020/11 ... lar-space/

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So impressive.

I remember going to study hall in HS and marveling over the Jupiter and Saturn photographs in National Geographic.

Well done, NASA.

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I wonder who will bring “V-ger” home?

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I wonder who will bring “V-ger” home?

Not the Klingons.

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"Long distance rates may apply"

They sure did back when this thing was launched.

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Nothing short of amazing!

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Voyager, amazing what you can do with 62 watts of power total. Probably much less now. To think sometimes I can't reach clearance delivery with 10 watts of RF at 1000 yards...

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"Long distance rates may apply"

They sure did back when this thing was launched.

I'd hate to see the bill for that call!
MCI InterstellarCom would not be cheap!

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Voyager, amazing what you can do with 62 watts of power total. Probably much less now. To think sometimes I can't reach clearance delivery with 10 watts of RF at 1000 yards...

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