Silent space probe

Pioneer 11

The first spacecraft to visit Saturn, in 1979. It also carries the Pioneer plaque and went silent in 1995.

Drive there in 3D Could we ride along on Pioneer 11? Ask Elon

Launched: 6 Apr 1973
Saturn flyby: 1979
Last signal: 1995
Heading: Towards Aquila

Air on board

None, it’s a vacuum

Spacecraft

Measured by JPL Horizons

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