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UNH-led study solves mysteries of Voyager 1's journey into interstellar space

Voyager 1's journey into interstellar space has been clarified by a UNH-led study, revealing that the spacecraft crossed the heliopause but is now navigating a 'muddied' magnetic field region. This discovery confirms two key findings: the center of the IBEX ribbon is the direction of the interstellar magnetic field and Voyager 1 is bey...

Voyager's departure from the heliosphere

Voyager 1 has entered interstellar space, leaving the heliosphere and entering a region of cold, dark space. The spacecraft's plasma density measurements suggest it crossed the heliopause in August 2012, marking a significant technological achievement and a new chapter in human scientific endeavors.