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What Makes Voyager 2's Trajectory Unique?

šŸ’” The Answer

  • Voyager 2's trajectory targeted both gas giants and ice giants.
  • It enabled encounters with Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.
  • This was the first and only mission to visit Uranus and Neptune.
  • The path used gravity assists to conserve fuel and speed.
  • No other spacecraft has followed such a multi-planet route.

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