Launched as part of a mission to study the outer planets, Voyager 1 has now traversed a distance so vast that light itself—the fastest thing in the universe—would take 24 hours to cover it. The spacecraft has exceeded all expectations in both duration and distance, becoming a symbol of human persistence in exploring the cosmos. NASA’s engineers had originally intended …
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The First Human-Made Object to Reach a Light-Day From Earth Will Make History in November 2026
In November 2026, a quiet revolution in space exploration will take place. For the first time in human history, a spacecraft will travel a distance so vast that light takes an entire day to cover it. This achievement, over four decades in the making, will highlight the impressive feat of NASA’s Voyager 1 as it continues its journey deeper into …
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