How Many Days Before Its Twin Was Voyager 2 Launched?

💡 The Answer

• Voyager 2 was launched on August 20, 1977.
• Its twin, Voyager 1, launched 16 days later on September 5, 1977.
• Despite launching later, Voyager 1 reached Jupiter and Saturn first due to a faster trajectory.
• The 16-day gap was part of the mission design to allow the Grand Tour of the outer planets.