> Also, the plaque was placed so that it was "behind" the spacecraft as it 
> traveled across the solar system.

Interesting fact. I did not know this.

When I read your post I looked up NASA's mission page. Now I am not so sure 
about the plaque anymore... I did not expect a 6000K hot gas-cloud outside 
our solar system! Never heard of "Fluff" - strange things are out there, 
indeed.

What do you think of this?

http://science.nasa.gov/science-news/science-at-nasa/2009/23dec_voyager/

Will the gas be sufficient to melt down the spacecraft? It is quite hot, but 
is it dense enough to heat up the craft? Or will radiation cooling win?

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