Teachable Moment: Voyager 2 Reaches Interstellar Space
The Voyager 2 spacecraft, launched in 1977, has reached interstellar space, a region beyond the heliosphere – the protective bubble of particles and magnetic fields created by the Sun – where the only other human-made object is its twin, Voyager 1. The achievement means new opportunities for scientists to study this mysterious region. And for educators, it’s a chance to get students exploring the scale and anatomy of our solar system, plus the engineering and math required for such an epic journey.
In the latest Teachable Moment from NASA/JPL Edu, education specialist Ota Lutz explains how the Voyager mission took advantage of a rare planetary alignment to embark on a journey no spacecraft had before – or has since. Plus, how do we know Voyager 2 has entered interstellar space and what can we expect for the future of the mission? Click the button below to find out more and explore related lessons for educators and activities for students.
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