Voyager 1 On the Cusp of Interstellar Space
Hey Space Placers! Voyager 1 is very, very near the edge of the solar system that gives way to interstellar space. NASA has reported that 2 of 3 indicators show the 11 billion-mile away spacecraft is near the edge of the Sun's influence called the heliosphere. But until the magnetic field shifts to indicate the interstellar magnetic field vice the Sun's, Voyager 1 is still in the solar system. Scientists with the Voyager 1 and 2 missions are watching very closely the readings sent back by the hardy and ancient (by spacecraft standards!) explorers as they continue thier mission. Read More ABout It: http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/news/news.php?release=2013-209 http://www.jhuapl.edu/newscenter/pressreleases/2013/130627.asp http://science.nasa.gov/science-news/science-at-nasa/2013/27jun_voyager/ Sky Guy in VA