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Suddenly, we realized our terra-centric view
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It’s Quieter in the Twilight

Suddenly, we realizedour terra-centric view of what the planetsand solar system were like

Suddenly, we realized
our terra-centric view of what the planets
and solar system were like

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Suddenly, we realized our terra-centric view
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of what the planets and solar system were like.
Duration
7 seconds
Views
20
Timestamp in Movie
00:20:11
Uploaded
May 07, 2025
Genres
documentary
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Movie Summary

In an unremarkable office space, a select group of aging engineers find themselves at the leading edge of discovery. Fighting outdated technology and time, Voyager's flight-team pursues humankind's greatest exploration.
We were all early in our Voyager experience. - It’s Quieter in the Twilight 00:06
We were all early in our Voyager experience.
There is still a lot more we need to learn - It’s Quieter in the Twilight 00:05
There is still a lot more we need to learn
But the spacecraft isn't all as it was - It’s Quieter in the Twilight 00:05
But the spacecraft isn't all as it was
Over time they've aged differently, - It’s Quieter in the Twilight 00:09
Over time they've aged differently,
Voyager 2 has more challenges than Voyager 1. - It’s Quieter in the Twilight 00:05
Voyager 2 has more challenges than Voyager 1.
[Suzy] Voyager 2 is colder and has less power margin. - It’s Quieter in the Twilight 00:05
[Suzy] Voyager 2 is colder and has less power margin.
It goes back to the fact - It’s Quieter in the Twilight 00:06
It goes back to the fact
In particular, the hydrazine, the propellant - It’s Quieter in the Twilight 00:09
In particular, the hydrazine, the propellant
[reporter] 16 tiny rocket thrusters - It’s Quieter in the Twilight 00:10
[reporter] 16 tiny rocket thrusters
[Chris] We're within a couple of degrees - It’s Quieter in the Twilight 00:05
[Chris] We're within a couple of degrees
As it cools down and eventually freezes, - It’s Quieter in the Twilight 00:10
As it cools down and eventually freezes,
[Todd] One of the other sticky issues on Voyager 2, - It’s Quieter in the Twilight 00:12
[Todd] One of the other sticky issues on Voyager 2,
DSS-43 is gonna be down from February of 2020 - It’s Quieter in the Twilight 00:10
DSS-43 is gonna be down from February of 2020
When that antenna is down, we cannot command Voyager 2. - It’s Quieter in the Twilight 00:06
When that antenna is down, we cannot command Voyager 2.
[reporter] The mammoth electronic ears - It’s Quieter in the Twilight 00:13
[reporter] The mammoth electronic ears
[Ed] We have stations North of Barstow, California, - It’s Quieter in the Twilight 00:09
[Ed] We have stations North of Barstow, California,
[Suzy] Voyager 2 can only be seen - It’s Quieter in the Twilight 00:07
[Suzy] Voyager 2 can only be seen
So, it can only be seen - It’s Quieter in the Twilight 00:07
So, it can only be seen
[Enrique] DSN announced - It’s Quieter in the Twilight 00:11
[Enrique] DSN announced
[tense music] - It’s Quieter in the Twilight 00:04
[tense music]