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Voyager 1
- Distance from Earth (AU)
- 165.5
- Launch Year
- 1977
This ranking is based on the actual distance of space probes from Earth, measured in Astronomical Units (AU). These man-made objects have transcended the boundaries of our solar system, serving as pioneers of human interstellar exploration and documenting our species' journey into the deep cosmos.
As of 2026, Voyager 1 remains the farthest-reaching "lonely traveler" in human history, currently over 24 billion kilometers (approx. 160 AU) away from Earth.
| Rank | Spacecraft Name | Distance from Earth (AU) | Launch Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Voyager 1 | 165.5 | 1977 |
| 2 | Voyager 2 | 139.2 | 1977 |
| 3 |
Pioneer 10 |
138.8 |
| 1972 |
| 4 | New Horizons | 62.4 | 2006 |
| 5 | Pioneer 11 | 121.5 | 1973 |
| 6 | Cassini | 11.2 | 1997 |
| 7 | Galileo | 8.5 | 1989 |
| 8 | Juno | 6.8 | 2011 |
| 9 | Europa Clipper | 5.4 | 2024 |
| 10 | James Webb Space Telescope | 1 | 2021 |
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