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NASA's Voyager 1 Approaches Historic 16.1 Billion Miles

11/28/2025

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NASA's Voyager 1 probe is set to reach a milestone on November 15, 2026, becoming the first human-made object one light-day from Earth, approximately 16.1 billion miles.
The signal takes about 23 hours 32 minutes to reach Voyager 1, illustrating communications challenges.
NASA says it will seek to maintain contact as Voyager 1 continues its journey through interstellar space.
Power sources are expected to deplete within a decade, potentially ending the mission.

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NASA's Voyager 1 probe is set to reach a milestone on November 15, 2026, becoming the first human-made object one light-day from Earth, approximately 16.1 billion miles.
The signal takes about 23 hours 32 minutes to reach Voyager 1, illustrating communications challenges.
NASA says it will seek to maintain contact as Voyager 1 continues its journey through interstellar space.
Power sources are expected to deplete within a decade, potentially ending the mission.