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Voyager 1: The Farthest Human-Made Object in Space Voyager 1 is a remarkable spacecraft that has captured the imagination of scientists and the public alike for over four decades. Launched by NASA on September 5, 1977, as part of the ambitious Voyager program, this robotic explorer has not only revolutionized our understanding of the outer solar system but has also become the first human-made object to venture into interstellar space. Its incredible journey continues to this day, providing valuable scientific data and inspiring future generations of space explorers. Mission Objectives and ...

Icebergs! Icebergs are massive blocks of freshwater ice that break off from glaciers or ice shelves, primarily found in the polar regions. These colossal structures are formed when glaciers, immense rivers of ice that flow slowly down mountains or valleys, reach the ocean. The force of the ocean can break off large chunks of ice, giving birth to icebergs. Icebergs can also originate from ice shelves, floating extensions of glaciers that extend over the ocean. As these ice shelves expand and thicken, their outer edges can fracture and calve off, forming icebergs. These icebergs tend to be ...