Over 50 Years After Voyager’s Launch, a Sobering Reality: Humans May Not Be Able to Leave the Solar System

The Current Status and Future of Voyager

In 1977, the United States launched two space probes called Voyager. Their mission was to explore the outer planets of the solar system and the more distant interstellar space.

These two probes not only captured many magnificent space photos but also carried a golden record that included human culture and information, hoping to contact extraterrestrial civilizations.

Voyager is hailed as one of the greatest space exploration projects in human history. They revealed the mysteries of the solar system to us and embodied the spirit of human exploration.

However, as time passes and Voyager travels farther, humans must face a stark reality: with our current technological level, we are likely to be confined to this solar system.

The Boundary of the Solar System: The Oort Cloud

The extent of the solar system can be defined by the sun’s gravity, magnetic field, radiation, and other factors, but the outermost…