Voyager Replica

[RAINCRAFTER]

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The Voyager Probes were two identical probes both launched in 1977, with the mission objective being to study the outer planets some more. As of now, both are technically still running, even though both are shutting down many systems and activating their backup thrusters just to conserve the tiny bit of power left in those probes that mean that they can only communicate several times a week. Thankfully, we still have contact with them at all, and Voyager 1 is actually in interstellar space right now. It is actually the farthest man-made object from Earth, even farther than the dead Pioneer 10 probe, and even it's brother Voyager 2. But mind you, even Voyager 2 is amazingly far from all the rest of the manmade stuff that exists (and it's farther from us than Pioneer 10 too). These are truly wonderful probes that deserve to be remembered. (And a side note, the assent for this thing is pretty hard. Even though after that, it's cool; just know that. Also, taking control in the probe core on the launch stage is advised for that. Oh, and there is very little torque in the transit stage, but there is some. And it has a really small solar panel under the fairing, not none though.)

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Edited June 30, 2015 by RAINCRAFTER

[Columbia]

Nice work! Never seen a Voyager replica in quite a while

Although you may want to add more images to the album, though.

[RAINCRAFTER]

Sorry, just my first craft.

I'm quite humble with... everything...... BUT I think it's still pretty cool for a first forum-worthy craft.

[kiwi1960]

but...but...but.... I was expecting Star Trek voyager!

there isn't even a Vger look alike....

Never mind, this is still a very good go for your first attempt. Well done.

[Yukon0009]

Don't worry, we all start small, for example I went from the little Segway I posted back in November to my huge 900 part N1-L3.

[Voyager275]

Nice craft. Good for your first attempt

[Xannari Ferrows]

but...but...but.... I was expecting Star Trek voyager!

Darn it! You totally beat me here.

Well, I slapped a replica of Voyager 1 together. Not really too impressive, and kinda looks more like a space easel.

Edited July 9, 2015 by Xannari Ferrows