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Voyager 1 and 2: Exploring the Fringes of Our Solar System
Real-Time Updates on Distance and Velocity
NASA's Voyager 1 and 2 space probes continue their groundbreaking journey through interstellar space, providing scientists with valuable insights into the outer reaches of our solar system. Recently, NASA announced upgrades to the probes' telemetry system, allowing for real-time updates on their distance and velocity.
A Historic Mission
Launched in 1977, Voyager 1 and 2 embarked on a mission to explore the outer planets of our solar system. They successfully visited Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune, providing stunning images and data that revolutionized our understanding of these celestial bodies.
Into the Interstellar Void
In 2012 and 2018, respectively, Voyager 1 and 2 entered interstellar space, becoming the first human-made objects to venture beyond the heliosphere, the protective bubble of charged particles emitted by the Sun.
Current Location and Speed
As of April 2023, Voyager 1 is located approximately 150 AU (astronomical units) from the Sun, while Voyager 2 is approximately 122 AU away. They are moving at speeds of approximately 61,000 kilometers per hour (38,000 miles per hour) and 56,000 kilometers per hour (35,000 miles per hour), respectively.
3D Immersive Experience
For a truly immersive experience of Voyager's journey, click on the "View Voyagers" link below to launch NASA's Eyes on the Solar System, an interactive 3D visualization that allows you to navigate the solar system and observe the Voyager probes in real time.
Legacy of Exploration
Voyager 1 and 2 continue to push the boundaries of human exploration and scientific discovery. Their ongoing journey provides valuable data for astronomers and astrophysicists, helping us understand the nature of our solar system and the vastness of the universe beyond.
View Voyagers:
https://eyes.nasa.gov/ 
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