NASA's Voyager 2 turns 45; here's what it achieved and what's next for the spacecraft - Republic World

NASA launched the Voyager 2 spacecraft on 20 August 1977 as part of the Voyager mission to examine planets of the outer solar system.

NASA, on August 20, is celebrating the 45th launch anniversary of its Voyager 2 spacecraft which was sent into space back in 1977. The spacecraft, which was designed to last just five years, has stoo… [+4667 chars]

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