Record · 1977–present
Longest-Operating Interplanetary Spacecraft
The two Voyager spacecraft, launched in 1977, are the longest-operating interplanetary spacecraft, still returning data from beyond the planets after more than four decades.
Highlights
- ›Voyager 1 & 2, operating since 1977
Missions, people & worlds
Knowledge connections
Sources
The primary and reference sources this topic draws on.
- NASANational Aeronautics and Space Administration
Mission data, planetary science, space telescopes, and public-domain imagery.
Most NASA-produced imagery is in the public domain; individual items are checked for usage terms before publication.