The Voyager spacecraft were never intended to leave our solar system
In short: Despite their legendary status, the Voyager probes were not designed for interstellar travel or real-time imaging. This video deconstructs common myths about their power sources, speed, and capabilities to reveal the reality of these deep-space icons.
The video clarifies that Voyager 1 and 2 were not built to exit the solar system, nor do they provide real-time photos; in fact, their cameras have been powered off since 1990. A major misconception involves their energy source: the probes are powered by nuclear energy rather than solar panels.
The content also addresses the myth of their speed, noting that the Pioneer probes actually surpassed the Voyagers in several milestones. It provides a comparative look at other missions, including the Parker Solar Probe, New Horizons, and Helios 2, to determine which spacecraft actually holds the speed record.
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