Voyager

American  

[voi-uh-jer] / ˈvɔɪ ə dʒər /

noun

1. one of a series of U.S. space probes that obtained scientific information while flying by the planets Jupiter, Saturn, and Uranus.

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Voyager British  

/ ˈvɔɪədʒə /

noun

1. either of two US spacecraft that studied the outer solar system; Voyager 1 visited Jupiter (1979) and Saturn (1980), Voyager 2 visited Jupiter (1979) and Saturn (1981) and made the first flyby of Uranus (1986) and Neptune (1989)

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Example Sentences

The Typhoon FGR4s were supported by a Voyager refuelling tanker.

From BBC

Tig Notaro’s engineer Jett Reno, surviving from “Star Trek: Discovery,” and Robert Picardo’s holographic doctor way back from “Star Trek: Voyager,” are seen here, as are several new young actors for youth appeal and Holly Hunter, as the academy chancellor and starship captain, for the “Broadcast News” fans.

From Los Angeles Times

These 3D models can be explored through the open-source Smithsonian Voyager platform, which includes interactive educational materials and a virtual tour of the excavation.

From Science Daily

But Vast faces fierce competition from other contenders, including Axiom Space, Voyager Space in partnership with Airbus, and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin.

From Barron's

For another extra fee, visitors can enjoy the 15-minute Expedition Voyager virtual-reality show.

From The Wall Street Journal

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