What are some amusing facts about Voyager 1 and Voyager 2?

Each of the Voyager satellites have a phonographic record known as The Voyager Golden Record, constructed of gold-plated copper. read more

Each of the Voyager satellites have a phonographic record known as The Voyager Golden Record, constructed of gold-plated copper. They will serve as time-capsules in case the satellite crashes on an unknown planet, embedded with extraterrestrial life forms. read more

Nonetheless, the Voyager 1 Space Probe has done an immaculate job and we in another decade, all we can do is hope that one day intelligent beings will find one of the greatest achievements of mankind; the Voyager 1 Space Probe. read more

As of August 2017, Voyager 1 was at a distance of 20.8 billion kilometers (139.3 AU) from the Sun. Voyager 2 was at a distance of 17.2 billion kilometers (115 AU). Voyager 1 is escaping the solar system at a speed of about 3.6 AU per year. Voyager 2 is escaping the solar system at a speed of about 3.3 AU per year. read more