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Why Was Voyager 2 Launched Before Its Twin Voyager 1?
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- Voyager 2 launched on August 20, 1977, sixteen days before Voyager 1.
- Despite its later number, Voyager 2 was sent on a slower trajectory to visit gas giants.
- Voyager 1 was launched later on a faster path to reach Jupiter and Saturn earlier.
- The timing allowed Voyager 2 to use gravity assists for later ice giant encounters.
- This sequencing maximized the scientific return of the Voyager program.
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