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Which spacecraft was the first to travel beyond the heliosphere?
Quick Answer
Voyager 1 was the first spacecraft to enter interstellar space beyond the heliosphere. It crossed that boundary in 2012.
The Full Story
Voyager 1, launched in 1977, became the first human-made object to enter interstellar space after crossing the heliopause in 2012. The heliosphere is the bubble of solar wind that surrounds the solar system. Voyager 1’s data gave scientists direct information about the boundary between the Sun’s influence and interstellar space. It continues to send back faint signals from more than 20 billion kilometers away.
Key Facts
1.Launched in 1977
2.Crossed the heliopause in 2012
3.It is more than 20 billion km from Earth
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