The iconic space probe Voyager 1 was the first man-made object to escape the solar system, traveling at a maximum speed of 38,000 mph for 35 years to accomplish the feat. The probe launched on Sept. 5 ...
NASA's Parker Solar Probe made its closest-ever approach to the sun on Christmas Eve, reaching within 3.8 million miles. The probe reached a speed of 430,000 mph, setting a new record for the fastest ...