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Voyager 2 (Neptune)
The first and only visit to Neptune.
Mission Overview
After visiting Jupiter, Saturn, and Uranus, Voyager 2 flew past Neptune, discovering its "Great Dark Spot" and the supersonic winds of its atmosphere.
Learning from History
"Voyager 2 remains the only spacecraft to have visited the two "Ice Giant" planets, Uranus and Neptune."
Mission Specs
| Year | 1989 |
|---|---|
| Country | USA |
| Type | Probe |
| Destination | Neptune / Deep Space |
| Status | Active |
| Rocket | Hydrazine Thrusters |