Voyager seeking newer worlds in the third great age of discovery

A new account of the Voyager space program--its history, scientific impact, and cultural legacy. Launched in 1977, the two unmanned Voyager spacecraft have completed their Grand Tour to the four outer planets, and they are now on course to become the first man-made objects to exit our solar system....

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Main Author: Pyne, Stephen J., 1949-
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Viking, 2010.
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