Beskrivning : FDC of stamp dedicated to the 36th anniversary of Voyager 1, still active and operationnal. After completing its primary mission with the flyby of Saturn on November 20, 1980, Voyager 1 began an extended mission to explore the regions and boundaries of the outer heliosphere. On August 25, 2012, Voyager 1 crossed the heliopause to become the first spacecraft to enter interstellar space and study the interstellar medium. Voyager 1`s extended mission is expected to continue until around 2025, when its radioisotope thermoelectric generators will no longer supply enough electric power to operate any of its scientific instruments.
Pasadena post stamp.

USA 2989 A - 10505 USA 1 F - picture enhanced ?

Sida : future · Ref: USA 2989 A

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VOYAGER · 36TH ANNIVERSARY