Pioneer 10
was the first American space probe to leave our solar system. It also
captured the first closeup photos of Jupiter along with information
about the planet’s weather and atmosphere.
After Jupiter, Pioneer 10
passed Saturn in 1976 and Uranus in 1979. On June 13, 1983, after
crossing Neptune’s orbit, the spaceship became the first man-made object
to go beyond the major planets of our solar system. Scientists
estimate that Pioneer 10 is now over 8 billion miles from Earth!
NASA artwork of Pioneer 10 spacecraft
in the outer solar system |
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1975 10¢ Pioneer 10 by Jupiter
U.S. Commemorative Stamp |
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1970’s Celebrate the Century Sheet Features Pioneer 10 Stamp |
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