Voyager 1 is approaching a historic distance of one light-day from Earth, a milestone it is expected to reach in 2026. The spacecraft, which has been traveling for over 49 years, has recently experienced a system shutdown, leaving it with only two active science instruments. As it nears this distance, a radio signal from Voyager 1 will take around 24 hours to reach Earth, although the exact date of reaching this milestone is reported as November 18, 2026, by some outlets.