SITECape Canaveral →
ORBITHeliocentric
MISSION OVERVIEW
Outer planet exploration mission launched before Voyager 1. Successfully flew by Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune in the Grand Tour mission.
LAUNCH DETAILS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Titan IIIE | Voyager 2 launch?
The Titan IIIE | Voyager 2 is scheduled for Saturday, August 20, 1977 at 2:29 PM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for Titan IIIE | Voyager 2?
The Titan IIIE | Voyager 2 mission uses the Titan IIIE rocket.
Where is the Titan IIIE | Voyager 2 launching from?
The launch takes place from Cape Canaveral.
What orbit is Titan IIIE | Voyager 2 going to?
The Titan IIIE | Voyager 2 mission is targeting Heliocentric.
Who is launching Titan IIIE | Voyager 2?
The Titan IIIE | Voyager 2 is operated by NASA.
Can I watch the Titan IIIE | Voyager 2 launch live?
Yes. Visit the launch detail page on Space Launch Live for embedded YouTube webcasts, replay videos, and links to live coverage from SpaceX, NASA, NASASpaceflight, and other channels.
LAUNCH TIMELINE
Mar 31, 2026 00:36 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 31, 2026 00:36 UTC
Launch date set: Aug 20, 1977 at 14:29 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by NASA
Mar 31, 2026 00:36 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
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