ScienceQuiet 35d · day 35
Voyager 2 marks 49 years since launch to explore outer planets
NASA's Voyager 2 spacecraft launched on August 20, 1977, beginning its historic mission to the outer solar system.
What to know
- Voyager 2 launched on August 20, 1977, to explore the outer planets of the solar system.
- The spacecraft launched approximately two weeks before its sister probe, Voyager 1.
- Today marks the 49th anniversary of the historic launch.
“On this day in space! Aug. 20, 1977: NASA launched the Voyager 2 spacecraft on a mission to explore the outer planets.”
Hanneke Weitering, Space.com · Space.com · Aug 19
NASA Space agency
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On this day in 1977 Voyager 2 launched, about 2 weeks before Voyager 1 launched http:// voyager.
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20 August 1977 - launch date for Voyager 2. I was launched 49 years ago today.