Exploring the Outer Planets: The Voyager Mission

The Voyager mission, launched in 1977, aimed to study Jupiter, Saturn, and their moons. It later extended to Uranus and Neptune due to a rare planetary alignment. Equipped with advanced sensors, the spacecraft provided groundbreaking data, including the discovery of active volcanism on Io and complex ring systems around Saturn. Voyager 1 and 2 continue to send data from interstellar space, revolutionizing planetary astronomy.

What was a key factor that made the Voyager mission possible?

• Increased funding from NASA

• Advanced propulsion technology

• A rare alignment of outer planets

• Newly developed communication systems

What was the primary focus of the Voyager mission?

• Studying the Sun's corona

• Exploring the inner planets

• Conducting close-up studies of Jupiter and Saturn

• Mapping the Milky Way galaxy

What was one of the most unexpected discoveries made by Voyager at Jupiter?

• Presence of water on Europa

• Active volcanoes on Io

• Jupiter's magnetic field

• Newly discovered asteroid belt

How many moons does Jupiter have according to the Voyager discoveries?

• 24

• 20

• 16

• 12

Which moon of Saturn was found to have a thick nitrogen-methane atmosphere?

• Dione

• Enceladus

• Titan

• Rhea

What did Voyager 2 discover about Uranus?

• It is the largest planet in the solar system

• It has dark rings and a magnetic field

• It has a thick atmosphere similar to Earth

• It has a solid surface

What was the new mission name after Voyager completed its planetary exploration?

• Voyager Cosmic Journey

• Voyager Deep Space Mission

• Voyager Galactic Mission

• Voyager Interstellar Mission