Will voyager 1 or 2 pass the heliopause

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Voyager 1 and 2 may pass the heliopause before their power supplies are depleted, but the exact timing is uncertain. Both probes have already surpassed their expected operational lifespans, complicating predictions about their remaining power. Even if they retain power, it may not be sufficient for data transmission. According to Wikipedia, Voyager 1 was projected to reach the heliopause around 2015. The future of data collection from these probes remains unclear.
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will either of the voyager probes pass the heliopause before they run out of power. if so when will it happen?
 
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Well this is a difficult question. First off no one knows how long their power supplies are going to last, seeing as they've already exceeded all expectations. Secondly, they may still have power, but not enough to transmit any useful data back. Wikipedia says Voyager 1 will reach the heliopause around 2015, so there's a good chance they will.

As for what will happen... I haven't the faintest.
 

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