How NASA's Voyager Program Got Its Start

The Voyager program was initiated as a Grand Tour of the Solar System, taking advantage of a unique planetary alignment in the late 70s. This alignment allowed spacecraft to visit multiple planets, including Jupiter and Saturn, and potentially Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto. The program led to the creation of Voyager 1 and Voyager 2, which provided valuable insights into the outer planets, now known as the ice giants. The spacecraft have since moved into interstellar space, marking a significant milestone in space exploration.

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