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How far can spacecraft fly? Why ?
Incorrect. Voyager 1, Voyager 2 and Pioneer 10, all launched in the 1970s, have all left the solar system. Voyager 2 provided pretty pictures of Neptune when it passed in 1989.mreq said:Well the farthest distance was Cassini to Saturn.
We can explore as far as we want. We can send a probe to another galaxy if we want...it'll just take a very long time to get there, so we don't bother.And why it can't explore any further ?
Aha. That's what i wanted to know.russ_watters said:We can send a probe to another galaxy if we want...it'll just take a very long time to get there, so we don't bother.
Would we be able to overcome the milky way's gravity?russ_watters said:We can explore as far as we want. We can send a probe to another galaxy if we want...it'll just take a very long time to get there, so we don't bother.
Trevorwin said:Certainly not! It's impossible to know everything about the universe! We don't know what is lying under our bed!
Spacecraft can travel to the farthest reaches of our solar system, including the outer planets and their moons. The furthest spacecraft from Earth is Voyager 1, which has traveled over 13 billion miles and is currently in interstellar space. However, the exact distance a spacecraft can travel within our solar system depends on its speed, fuel supply, and the gravitational pull of other objects.
Yes, some spacecraft have the capability to travel beyond our solar system. Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 are currently on a trajectory to leave our solar system and enter interstellar space. However, it would take thousands of years for them to reach the nearest star outside of our solar system.
Spacecraft use a variety of navigation techniques to control their distance from Earth. These include tracking their position using radio signals, using sensors to detect the position of stars and other celestial objects, and utilizing gravity assists from planets to change their trajectory.
The maximum speed a spacecraft can travel depends on its propulsion system and the force of gravity acting upon it. The fastest spacecraft ever launched was NASA's New Horizons probe, which reached a speed of over 36,000 miles per hour during its journey to Pluto. However, spacecraft can potentially reach much greater speeds if they are able to utilize gravity assists or other advanced propulsion technologies.
The lifespan of a spacecraft depends on various factors, including its design, mission objectives, and maintenance. Some spacecraft, such as NASA's Opportunity rover, have far exceeded their intended lifespan and continue to operate for many years. However, over time, the equipment and systems on a spacecraft can degrade, and it may eventually lose communication with Earth.