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When was the first spacecraft to fly by Neptune?
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Quick Answer
Voyager 2 flew past Neptune on 25 August 1989. It was the first and so far only spacecraft to visit Neptune closely.
The Full Story
Voyager 2 made history with its Neptune flyby on 25 August 1989. The mission was the first close encounter with Neptune and the first time scientists saw the planet’s moons, rings, and atmosphere in detail. Voyager 2 discovered Neptune’s Great Dark Spot and observed wind speeds far faster than expected. The flyby completed the spacecraft’s grand tour of the outer planets and remains one of the most iconic feats in planetary exploration.
Key Facts
1.Flyby: 25 August 1989
2.First close Neptune encounter
3.Voyager 2 mission
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