Simulation showing stunning speed of NASA's Voyager 1 vs a commercial jet defies belief

Published on Dec 24, 2025 at 6:00 AM (UTC+4)

Last updated on Dec 23, 2025 at 7:29 PM (UTC+4) · Edited by Alex Maxam

Launched by NASA in 1977, Voyager 1 is one of the most significant projects ever created by mankind.

One thing most people don’t realise is just how fast objects like this travel through space.

An incredible simulation created by YouTube channel ArtSumiit illustrates the different speeds at which various objects travel.

The video, which you can see above, shows just how mind-blowingly fast the Voyager 1 travels.

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