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Voyager 2
Voyager 2 is an American space probe launched by NASA on 20 August 1977 to explore the outer Solar System.
History
Voyager 2 was developed as part of NASA's Voyager program.
Mission objectives
- Explore Jupiter
- Explore Saturn
- Explore Uranus
- Explore Neptune
- Study interstellar space
Planetary encounters
| Planet | Encounter date |
|---|---|
| Jupiter | 9 July 1979 |
| Saturn | 25 August 1981 |
| Uranus | 24 January 1986 |
| Neptune | 25 August 1989 |
Scientific instruments
- Imaging Science System
- Ultraviolet Spectrometer
- Magnetometer
- Plasma Spectrometer
- Cosmic Ray Telescope
Golden Record
The spacecraft carries a gold-plated record containing sounds, images and greetings from Earth.
Interstellar mission
Voyager 2 entered interstellar space on 5 November 2018.
References
- NASA – Voyager 2 Mission
- NASA – Voyager Fact Sheet
- NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
References
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