Graphic showing major spacecraft outside Pluto's orbit Table of status parameters for the two Voyager spacecraft

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   The two Voyager spacecraft, launched on Sept 5, 1977 and Aug 20, 1977, have been traveling in space for over 46 years.

   Voyager 1 is farther away from earth at 24.3 mil km (22.5 light hours), while V2 is 20.3 mil km away, located below the ecliptic. Both spacecraft are in interstellar space.

   Here are the locations and some vital stats on the two Voyager spacecraft.

   You can follow the real-time status of Voyager at https://voyager.jpl.nasa.gov/mission/status/
   Graphic source: https://www.nasa.gov/solar-system/nasas-new-horizons-reaches-a-rare-space-milestone/
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