Voyager 1 Passes 100 AU from the Sun

An anonymous reader writes "Yesterday, Voyager 1 passed 100 astronomical units from the sun as it continues operating after nearly 30 years in space. That is about 15 billion kilometers or 9.3 billion miles as it travels about 1 million miles per day. Scientists still hope it will find the edge of the solar system and get into interstellar space."

Comments

Poor V-ger

[Recovering Hater]

I wonder how long until it comes back carrying half the solar system with it looking for it's maker?

Re:Poor V-ger

[__aaclcg7560]

According to the movie, about another 200 years. Meanwhile, aliens with pointy years will be dropping by in another 50 years to find a restroom.

Remember "The Truman Show"?

[Anonymous Coward]

Yeah.

Batteries not included......

[SQLGuru]

The Voyagers owe their longevity to their nuclear power sources, called radioisotope thermoelectric generators, provided by the Department of Energy

30 years without changing the batteries *AND* 30 years without exploding. Can I get one of those?

Layne

Re:Can we still ping it?

[jafiwam]

I wish that "vger6" guy would stop logging onto the same CS server I am on.

Really throws the game when he gets all choppy and stuff....

Re:Can we still ping it?

[wiggles]

Heh... You must work for NASA :)

Re:Can we still ping it?

[BillEGoat]

Compare that to an MP3, which can be streamed that same distance in only half a day!

Yeah, but the RIAA'd be all up on your arse.

Re:Can we still ping it?

[Tiger4]

Heh... You must work for NASA :)

You insensitive clod! He did to work for NASA, but after the Mars incident he's been unemployed.