Space: Voyager 1 (launched 1977) crossed the heliopause in Aug…

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Did you know? Voyager 1 (launched 1977) crossed the heliopause in August 2012 and became the first human-made object in interstellar space. It still transmits data — from 24.5 billion km away — using a 22-watt transmitter, less than a household flashlight.

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Voyager 1 (launched 1977) crossed the heliopause in August 2012 and became the first human-made object in interstellar space. It still transmits data — from 24.5 billion km away — using a 22-watt transmitter, less than a household flashlight.

Voyager 1 (gelanceerd 1977) passeerde in augustus 2012 de heliopauze en werd het eerste door mensen gemaakte object in interstellaire ruimte. Het zendt nog steeds data — vanaf 24,5 miljard km — met 22 watt zender, minder dan een huiszaklamp.

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