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Today in the Universe — 25 August | Voyager 1, Voyager 2 & Spitzer Space Telescope: 3 Cosmic Milestones

What happened today in space history? Why is 25 August such an extraordinary date for space exploration?

In this episode of Today in the Universe, we discover three incredible space events that happened on 25 August.

In 2012, Voyager 1 entered interstellar space, becoming the first human-made object to reach this incredible frontier beyond the Sun’s heliosphere.

In 1989, Voyager 2 made history by becoming the first spacecraft to fly past Neptune, giving humanity its first close-up look at this distant blue world.

And in 2003, NASA launched the Spitzer Space Telescope, opening a new window into the Universe through infrared astronomy.

Three missions. Three frontiers. One extraordinary date.

Discover Voyager 1, Voyager 2, Neptune, Spitzer Space Telescope and the fascinating story of 25 August in space history.

🌌 This is Today in the Universe — discovering what makes every day extraordinary in the cosmos.

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