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Voyager 2: Interstellar-By the Numbers

Illustration of spacecraft surrounded by some of the impressive numbers logged by the mission.

Source: NASA

Published: December 10, 2018

An artist's concept of the Voyager 2 spacecraft, with a look at the remarkable numbers from its mission.

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