Voyager 1 was launched by NASA on September 5, 1977, as part of the Voyager program to explore the outer planets of the solar system. The probe conducted close flybys of Jupiter (March 1979) and Saturn (November 1980), capturing detailed images and scientific data that revolutionized our understanding of these planets and their moons. It provided the first high-resolution images of Jupiter’s Great Red Spot, discovered active volcanoes on Io, and examined Saturn’s rings in unprecedented detail. After completing its planetary encounters, Voyager 1 began its journey toward the edge of the solar system, continuing to send back valuable data.
On August 25, 2012, Voyager 1 became the first human-made object to cross the heliopause, the boundary where the Sun’s influence ends, officially entering interstellar space. This marked a historic milestone in space exploration, as it allowed scientists to study the environment beyond the solar system for the first time. The probe continues to send back data on cosmic rays, interstellar plasma, and magnetic fields, providing insights into the structure of our galaxy. Despite its dwindling power supply, Voyager 1 is expected to continue transmitting data until around 2030, after which it will drift silently through space, carrying its Golden Record, a message intended for any extraterrestrial life that may one day find it.
How long has it been since the Launch of the Voyager 1?
6 months,
27 days,
2h : 40m : 16s
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