Voyager 1
LocationInterstellar
Year1977
Size3.7 m boom span
TypePlanetary probe
About Voyager 1
The most distant human-made object from Earth. Over 24 billion km away as of 2024. Entered interstellar space in 2012. Carries the Golden Record with sounds and images of Earth. Still transmitting data after 47 years. Takes over 22 hours for signals to reach Earth.
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