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Voyager 1 reaches interstellar space�

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by KingCheetah, May 25, 2005.

  1. GladiatoRowdy

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    You bet. :)
     
  2. Dr of Dunk

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    One of the greatest songs of ALL TIME!!! :D

    Great article, too.
     
  3. KingCheetah

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    Voyager also received a 'gravity boost' as it flew past Jupiter and Saturn which brought its speed up to around 47,000 mph ~ Voyager 2 made close passes of Neptune and Uranus as well allowing for a top speed of about 65,000 mph.
     
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    that's still not good enough to hang in the fast lane on 45.
     

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