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

Published on Aug 21, 2025 at 3:15 AM (UTC+4)

Last updated on Sep 05, 2025 at 4:37 PM (UTC+4) · Edited by Emma Matthews

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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