B What Insights Has Voyager 2 Provided From Interstellar Space?

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Voyager 2 is currently transmitting data from interstellar space, providing valuable insights into the environment beyond our solar system. It has enough power to continue operating until 2025, allowing for ongoing data collection. The spacecraft sent its first signals from interstellar space in November 2019, which required NASA's largest antenna to receive. This mission enhances our understanding of cosmic phenomena and the interstellar medium. The data received from Voyager 2 continues to be crucial for advancing space science.
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With voyager 2 now going to interstella space what have we learned?
 
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wolram said:
With voyager 2 now going to interstella space what have we learned?
Still sending data back?
 
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