Space

Mind-blowing simulation showing the speed of Voyager 1 at ground level leaves people shocked

Published on Aug 20, 2025 at 7:15 PM (UTC-4)
by Keelin McNamara

Last updated on Sep 05, 2025 at 8:37 AM (UTC-4)
Edited by Emma Matthews

Mind-blowing simulation showing the speed of Voyager 1 at ground level leaves people shocked
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Have you ever wondered what the speed of the Voyager 1 satellite actually looks like as it hurtles through space?

First launched in 1977, it’s the farthest human-made object from Earth.

Many people often don’t realize just how incredibly fast objects travel through the galaxy.

Well, the Airplane Mode YouTube channel has just created a simulation of the Voyager 1 satellite’s speed if it were on Earth.

And the speed, which can be seen in the video above, is terrifying.

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Keelin joined the editorial team at Supercar Blondie in February of 2025 and hasn’t looked back. His philosophy of writing from the audience’s POV has worked in his favor, considering that he’s always been a dedicated fan of motorsports, beautiful cars, and the SBMedia brand itself.