**NASA Resurrects Inactive Thrusters on Voyager 1 After 20 Years: “We Just Wanted to See If It Still Works!”**
In a groundbreaking move that has left scientists scratching their heads and conspiracy theorists rejoicing, NASA has successfully resurrected the long-dormant thrusters on Voyager 1 after a two-decade nap. The spacecraft, which has been cruising through interstellar space since 1977, was reportedly “just chilling” when engineers decided to poke it awake with a cosmic stick.
“We thought it was time to check in on our old friend,” said Dr. Lila Quasar, lead engineer at NASA. “I mean, it’s been 20 years! That’s like a lifetime in space years. We just wanted to see if it still works, like an old flip phone you find in the back of your drawer.”
The thrusters, which had been inactive since 1998, were reactivated after a series of “What if?” meetings that included snacks and a lot of caffeine. “We were just sitting around, and someone said, ‘Hey, what if we turned them back on?’” recalled intern Timmy Nebula. “Next thing you know, we’re blasting off into the unknown like it’s 1977 all over again!”
The decision to revive the thrusters has sparked a wave of excitement among space enthusiasts and a collective eye-roll from the rest of the world. “I mean, it’s cool and all, but can we just get a selfie with it?” said self-proclaimed space influencer, Starla Galaxy. “I need content for my TikTok!”
As Voyager 1 resumes its journey through the cosmos, NASA has promised to keep the public updated on its progress. “We’re just hoping it doesn’t start sending us TikTok dances from light-years away,” joked Dr. Quasar. “But if it does, we’ll be the first to go viral!”
In the meantime, Voyager 1 is expected to continue its mission of exploring the final frontier, while also possibly launching a podcast titled “Voyager Vibes: Space Chill Sessions.” Stay tuned for updates, and remember: if you see a spacecraft doing the Macarena, it’s probably just Voyager 1 having a midlife crisis.
