Voyager 1
Voyager 1 is a space probe that was launched by NASA on September 5, 1977. It is part of the Voyager program, along with its twin, Voyager 2. Voyager 1 is the farthest human-made object from Earth and has ventured into interstellar space. Here are some key facts about Voyager 1: 1. Mission Objectives: The primary mission of Voyager 1 was to study the outer planets of our solar system—Jupiter and Saturn. After completing its encounters with those planets, its mission was extended to explore the heliosphere and interstellar space. 2. Grand Tour: Voyager 1, along with Voyager 2, conducted a "Grand Tour" of the outer planets, providing valuable data and images of Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. It captured stunning images of Jupiter's Great Red Spot and discovered active volcanoes on Jupiter's moon Io. 3. Golden Record: Both Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 carry a Golden Record, which is a time capsule containing sounds, images, and greetings from Earth. The purpose of the...