Math Problem: Where is Voyager 1?
Problem Set | Grades 6-12+ | In this engaging series of math problems, students are invited to break down the question of just how far away is one light-day. The post Math Problem: Where is Voyager 1? appeared first on NASA Science .
As of mid-November 2026, NASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft will be situated beyond one light-day from Earth, according to the NASA Science website. In simple terms, this means radio signals transmitted from our planet would take around 24 hours to reach the probe, with a full day's delay for any response to return. To help students grasp this astronomical distance, NASA has crafted a set of engaging math problems that break down the concept of a light-day using skills that can be easily incorporated into a classroom curriculum.
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