Space · Topic 55 of 119
Voyager Missions
⭐ MasteredThe Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 probes were launched in 1977. They sent back detailed images of Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune, and have now left the solar system.
💡 Fun fact
Voyager 1 is the most distant human-made object from Earth.
All about Voyager Missions
Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 were launched in 1977. They sent back detailed images of Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune, and have now left the solar system.
Both probes have now travelled out beyond the edge of the solar system into interstellar space.
Each probe carries a golden record with sounds and images from Earth, in case anyone out there ever finds it.
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Real-life uses of Voyager Missions
- Studying outer planets
- Learning about interstellar space
- Teaching space science
Frequently asked questions about Voyager Missions
When were the Voyager probes launched?
In 1977.
Which planets did they photograph?
Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune.