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Voyager 1 Nears Light-Day Travel Milestone

NASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft is projected to become the first human-made object to travel a distance equivalent to one light-day on November 18.

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Launched in 1977, Voyager 1 is already the farthest human-made object from Earth. It is set to achieve another significant milestone by covering a distance equivalent to one light-day.

This landmark is expected to be reached on November 18. The robotic spacecraft continues its journey through interstellar space, gathering data and pushing the boundaries of human exploration.

This information is based on a report by Business Standard.