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Why was voyager 2 sent out before voyager 1?

Voyager 2 was sent out first to allow it to take full advantage of an unusually convenient alignment of the planets allowing it to visit Uranus and Neptune as wellVoyager 1 was launched after voyager 2, but on a faster trajectory which allowed it to reach Jupiter and Saturn before voyager 2.


Is voyager a satellite?

Voyager is a spacecraft probe. It is not a satellite. NASA's twin Voyager spacecraft launched in August and September 1977. Voyager 1 focused on Jupiter and Saturn., while Voyager 2 flew past Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune.


Where can one find information on Voyager 2?

Some basic details on "Voyager 2" can be found in different languages at the corresponding Wikipedia entry. Besides that, NASA has a dedicated project site with detailed information on the different Voyager spacecrafts. Actually Voyager 2 is still operational and receives and transmits data.


What year did voyagers 1 and 2 leave for Jupiter Saturn Uranus and Neptune?

Voyager 1 was launched on September 5, 1977 and flew by Jupiter (1979) and Saturn (1980). Voyager 2 was launched on August 20, 1977 and flew by Jupiter (1979), Saturn (1981), Uranus (1986), and Neptune (1898).


When does Voyagers 1 and 2 leave for Jupiter Saturn Uranus and Neptune?

Voyager 1 was launched on September 5, 1977from Cape Canaveral, Florida. Voyager 2 was launched on August 20, 1977 from Cape Canaveral, Florida. They both performed flybys of Jupiter and Saturn, while Voyager 2 continued on to Uranus and Neptune.

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Which spacecrafts have explored Saturn?

Voyager 1, Voyager 2 and Cassini.


When did space probes Voyager 1 And Voyager 2 launch?

Voyager 1 was launched on the 5th of September 1977 and Voyager 2 was launched before voyager 1 on the 20th of August 1977.


Have spacecrafts visited Uranus?

Voyager 2 reached that planet in January 1986, about 81/2 years after it was launched in August 1977.


What year was Voyager launched?

There are two Voyager spacecraft. Voyager 2 was launched on August 20 1977. Voyager 1, despite its no.1 ranking, was launched second on September 5 1977.


What year Voyager you and Voyager II space probes launched?

Voyager 1 was launched on September 5, 1977, and Voyager 2 was launched on August 20, 1977.


Which planets have been viewed by the two voyager spacecrafts?

Voyager 1 flew by Jupiter and Saturn. Voyager 2 flew by Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.


When were the launch dates for the viking lander 1 and 2?

Space probes voyager 1 and Voyager 2 were launched in 1977


How many times did the voyager visit Neptune?

2 spacecrafts named 'Voyager' has reached Neptune.


WHAT went into space on August 20 1977?

On August 20, 1977, the Voyager 2 spacecraft was launched into space by NASA. Voyager 2 was designed to study the outer planets in our solar system, and it has since gone on to become the only spacecraft to visit Uranus and Neptune. It continues to send data back to Earth as it travels into interstellar space.


What are the Voyagers?

The Voyager spacecrafts are two space probes launched by NASA in 1977 to explore the outer planets of our solar system. Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 have provided valuable data and images of Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune, and continue to travel beyond our solar system into interstellar space.


Why was voyager 2 sent out before voyager 1?

Voyager 2 was sent out first to allow it to take full advantage of an unusually convenient alignment of the planets allowing it to visit Uranus and Neptune as wellVoyager 1 was launched after voyager 2, but on a faster trajectory which allowed it to reach Jupiter and Saturn before voyager 2.


When did the voyager 1 was launched?

The Voyager 1 was a space probe that was launched by NASA on September 5th, 1977 with the intention of studying the outer Solar System and interstellar medium. Currently, it is still operating and regularly sends back data to the Deep Space Network.