Voyager 2 just exited our solar system

A spacecraft launched in 1977 has just sent back its first data from interstellar space.

Voyager 2 finally exited our solar system in 2018. Entering what’s called the heliopause.

NewScientist.com reports it’s only the second spacecraft to leave our solar system. Voyager 1 did that in 2012.

Both spacecraft are still sending back data; however, their power will run out within the next five years.

Source: https://www.newscientist.com/article/2222123-voyager-2-sent-back-its-first-detailed-data-from-interstellar-space/

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