Voyager 1
Introduction
Space exploration is complex. Scientists study the space in steps. Each step presents new discoveries, which make the scientists to rethink and restructure their exploration program. It is because of this that space exploration is full of historical programs, which have been in use to explore the universe up to a certain level. Each space exploration program is identified with specific equipment it used in its era. Development of these equipments uses the best available technology. After their development, they are sent to the space, where they are expected to send relevant scientific signals back to the earth for detailed analysis. Among those highly profiled equipments developed in the history of space exploration is …show more content…
Though there had been other spacecrafts that had been developed earlier, Voyager series was the first of its kind. This implies that a lot of tests had to be put in place before executing them. Secondly, the spacecraft was meant to go beyond where the previous spacecrafts had been going (Brumfiel, 2011). This being the case it meant that new elements had to be considered and introduced. These new elements did not have prior applications elsewhere and hence it was not clear how they would respond during the launch or how they would react in space. Some of the key aspects which had to be considered are the aspect that this probe had to be given a provision for a second launch in Jupiter and how it would interact with Jupiter’s gravitational pull. Modern systems are first simulated using computerized Software and their reactions studied when subjected to various dynamics. However, for the case of Voyager 1 during the time of its launch, the computer technology was dismal. Consequently, everything had to rely on human and engineering tests and accuracy (Brumfiel, 2011). Elements had to be tested elsewhere before being embedded into Voyager 1 system. This had risks of its own like making errors of precision. In spite of all these eminent dangers, Voyager 1 was launched successfully and till today, it remains to be the pride of astronomers who worked on it (Brumfiel, 2011). …show more content…
In fact, the computer technology was not as advanced as it is today. Communication devices and systems were not as developed as they are today. Nevertheless, the device proves to be living beyond the technology of today. The device is in the interstellar space and is out to make history. Travelling at a speed of 38, 000 miles per hour, the device is set to be the first man-made feature to ever exit the currently known solar system and explore the far galaxies (Cowen, 2013). This success can be attributed to the robust design of the probe, the powerful boost the device was given by its rocket and the propulsion it gained as it traversed Jupiter and Saturn. However, by the year 2025, Voyager 1’s power generators are expected to attain their full lifespan and perhaps that will mark the end of this incredible probe. Until then, voyager 1 remains to be the most relied upon probe in exploring the far deep side of the solar system. It is a project or rather a program that has earned its designers, and other stakeholders, a high reputation worldwide. It is a program that everybody wants to get associated
Introduction
Space exploration is complex. Scientists study the space in steps. Each step presents new discoveries, which make the scientists to rethink and restructure their exploration program. It is because of this that space exploration is full of historical programs, which have been in use to explore the universe up to a certain level. Each space exploration program is identified with specific equipment it used in its era. Development of these equipments uses the best available technology. After their development, they are sent to the space, where they are expected to send relevant scientific signals back to the earth for detailed analysis. Among those highly profiled equipments developed in the history of space exploration is …show more content…
Though there had been other spacecrafts that had been developed earlier, Voyager series was the first of its kind. This implies that a lot of tests had to be put in place before executing them. Secondly, the spacecraft was meant to go beyond where the previous spacecrafts had been going (Brumfiel, 2011). This being the case it meant that new elements had to be considered and introduced. These new elements did not have prior applications elsewhere and hence it was not clear how they would respond during the launch or how they would react in space. Some of the key aspects which had to be considered are the aspect that this probe had to be given a provision for a second launch in Jupiter and how it would interact with Jupiter’s gravitational pull. Modern systems are first simulated using computerized Software and their reactions studied when subjected to various dynamics. However, for the case of Voyager 1 during the time of its launch, the computer technology was dismal. Consequently, everything had to rely on human and engineering tests and accuracy (Brumfiel, 2011). Elements had to be tested elsewhere before being embedded into Voyager 1 system. This had risks of its own like making errors of precision. In spite of all these eminent dangers, Voyager 1 was launched successfully and till today, it remains to be the pride of astronomers who worked on it (Brumfiel, 2011). …show more content…
In fact, the computer technology was not as advanced as it is today. Communication devices and systems were not as developed as they are today. Nevertheless, the device proves to be living beyond the technology of today. The device is in the interstellar space and is out to make history. Travelling at a speed of 38, 000 miles per hour, the device is set to be the first man-made feature to ever exit the currently known solar system and explore the far galaxies (Cowen, 2013). This success can be attributed to the robust design of the probe, the powerful boost the device was given by its rocket and the propulsion it gained as it traversed Jupiter and Saturn. However, by the year 2025, Voyager 1’s power generators are expected to attain their full lifespan and perhaps that will mark the end of this incredible probe. Until then, voyager 1 remains to be the most relied upon probe in exploring the far deep side of the solar system. It is a project or rather a program that has earned its designers, and other stakeholders, a high reputation worldwide. It is a program that everybody wants to get associated