Tag: Radio Waves
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Decoding the Challenges of Deep Space Communication: How Voyager 1 Transmits Data to Earth
Connecting with Voyager 1, a spacecraft launched in 1977 and now over 14 billion miles away from Earth, is no small feat. The question of how many photons are received per bit of data transmitted from Voyager 1 is engrossing and highlights the incredible technological achievements underlying space exploration. Understanding this mechanism not only provides…