NASA’s twin Voyager spacecraft, which were launched in 1977, are currently journeying through interstellar space at an impressive speed of approximately 35,000 miles per hour (56,000 kilometres per hour). An artistic representation captures one of these remarkable probes as it accelerates into the vastness beyond our solar system.
Upcoming Milestone for Voyager 1
On 18th November 2026, the Voyager 1 spacecraft is set to achieve a significant milestone by reaching a distance of one light-day from Earth, marking the furthest point in space that humanity has ever explored. This achievement underscores the extraordinary contributions of the Voyager missions to our understanding of the cosmos.

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