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Did NASA send voyagers 1 and 2 into space?

Yes, NASA did send both probes into space but they were launched at different dates.


What is on board the voyagers?

The Voyager spacecraft carry a variety of instruments and a golden record, which contains sounds and images representing life and culture on Earth. The record features greetings in multiple languages, music from different cultures, and images depicting humanity, nature, and scientific knowledge. Additionally, the spacecraft are equipped with scientific instruments designed to study cosmic phenomena and the interstellar medium. These elements aim to communicate the story of our planet to any potential extraterrestrial life that might encounter the Voyagers in the future.


What does a voyager do?

A voyager is someone who travels to various places, often seeking new experiences or knowledge. They may embark on journeys by land, sea, or air, exploring different cultures, landscapes, and ways of life. Voyagers may travel for leisure, work, education, or personal growth.


What did James Weddell accomplish as an explorer?

James Weddell accomplished the farthest south exploration of the Antarctic region in 1823, reaching a point at 74°15′S, which later became known as the Weddell Sea. He also discovered new sealing grounds in the Southern Ocean and made valuable contributions to the understanding of Antarctic geography and weather patterns.


How far in space has a person gone?

"Far" meaning distance from Earth: only as far as the Moon. Two unmanned spacecraft (Voyagers) have now left the solar system. The record is held by the crew of Apollo 13 they flew on an orbit 100 km past surface of the Moon.