Why Was Voyager 2 Launched Before Its Twin?

💡 The Answer

• Voyager 2 was launched on August 20, 1977, 16 days before Voyager 1.
• Despite launching later, Voyager 1 traveled faster and overtook its twin.
• The launch order was designed to optimize planetary alignments.
• Voyager 2 took a slower, more scenic route to explore multiple planets.
• This timing allowed both probes to study different outer planets.