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Pioneer 10

On June 13, 1983, Pioneer 10 passed beyond Neptune’s orbit, becoming first man-made object to "leave the Solar System" (as it was defined at that time).

 

This painting by Rick Guidice portrays the Pioneer 10 spacecraft in orbit around Jupiter.

 

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Credit: NASA

Image Number: AC72-1281

Date: January 26, 1972

 

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Taken on January 26, 1972