Signals from Voyager 1 Space probe now take over 23 hours to reach Earth – AIRLIVE
No products in the cart.Looking ahead, Voyager 1’s next significant milestone will be reaching a distance of one light day (approximately 25.9 billion kilometers) from the Sun, projected for January 2027—coinciding with the fiftieth anniversary of its launch.While it is anticipated that Voyager 1 will still be operational at that time, engineers may need to deactivate some scientific instruments as its radioisotope power sources deplete.Despite the vast distances involved, these achievements highlight the incredible journey of Voyager 1.For context, Proxima Centauri, the closest star to our solar system, is about 4.24 light-years away, which would take Voyager 1 approximately 74,000 years to reach at its current speed.AIRLIVE.net is supported by a team of aviation enthusiasts.All data and information provided on this site is for informational purposes only. AIRLIVE.net makes no representations as to accuracy, completeness, currentness, suitability or validity of any information on this site and will not be liable for any errors or omissions.Sign in to your account Remember me
