How Long Does a Mission to Every Planet Actually Take
Close your eyes and let your mind drift through the solar system, visiting each planet on a quiet journey through space. A gentle exploration of how long it would take to reach each world. Mercury takes 6 to 12 months. Venus is 5 to 6 months away. Mars is 6 to 8 months. Jupiter takes 2 to 6 years, Saturn 3 to 7 years, Uranus 8 to 9 years, and Neptune 12 years. These are rough estimates, as actual travel time depends on spacecraft speed and planetary alignment. The Voyager probes took advantage of a rare alignment to visit the outer planets. Let these gentle travel times carry you into a deep…
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