Where Is Voyager 1 Now on Its 35th Anniversary?

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As of its 35th anniversary, Voyager 1 is approximately 16.5 light-hours away from Earth, resulting in a one-way communication delay of about 16.5 hours. This significant distance places Voyager 1 in a region of space where no human-made object has ventured before. The ongoing communication capabilities allow for commands to be sent, although the lengthy delay poses challenges for real-time interaction.

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Wooo! Go voyager 1!
 
I bet it is feeling a bit lonely out there.:cry:
I wonder how long does it take for a round trip communication with it these days?
(can we still tell it, "Hey, point your antenna over this way!" )
 
Ouabache said:
I wonder how long does it take for a round trip communication with it these days?

About 16.5 hours one-way for a signal to make it from Voyager to Earth. In other words, Voygaer is about 16.5 light-hours away.
 
Where is she now? Where no man has gone before.
 

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