The Voyager probes are a pair of space probes launched by NASA in 1977. They have been traveling through the solar system for over four decades and continue to send back valuable data about the outer planets and beyond.
Features
- Two Probes: Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 were launched on separate trajectories.
- Instruments: The probes are equipped with various scientific instruments to study the planets, moons, and interstellar space.
- Longevity: Both probes have exceeded their original operational lifespans and continue to operate thanks to solar power.
Discoveries
- Outer Planets: The Voyager probes have provided detailed images and data of the outer planets, including Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.
- Magnetic Fields: The probes have measured the magnetic fields of the outer planets and their moons.
- Interstellar Space: Voyager 1 is the first spacecraft to enter interstellar space, providing data on the edge of our solar system.
Voyager 1 and Voyager 2
- Voyager 1: Launched on September 5, 1977, Voyager 1 is currently at the heliopause, the boundary between the solar wind and the interstellar medium.
- Voyager 2: Launched on August 20, 1977, Voyager 2 has visited all the outer planets and is currently exploring the region of interstellar space beyond the heliopause.
Voyager 1
Further Reading
For more information about the Voyager probes, please visit our Voyager Probes page.
Voyager 2