Date: November 18, 2026
Location: Lê Planetarium
Open To:
General Public
Campus Community
Students
Faculty and Staff
Alumni
Fee:
5

Voyager 1 Milestone
November 18

6:30pm Doors open and tickets available
7:00-8:15pm Showtime
Tickets: $5

Launched in 1977, and carrying the infamous Golden Record, the Voyager 1 probe is the furthest object humans have sent into space. Now, 49 years later, it will reach a new milestone for human achievement: a distance of 1 light-day.

That’s the distance light can travel in 24 hours. Equaling about 16 billion miles, Voyager 1 will officially reach this momentum achievement on November 18, 2026, at 5:16:07am EST.

Join us for a view of the night sky and learn more about the bold mission to explore the cosmos.

Recommended Ages 6+
• Cash, credit, or debit accepted at the door.
• Doors open at approximately 6:30 pm.
• No early reservations. Seating is first-come, first-served.
• No affiliation with ODU is required to join the fun.
• Check our website’s Location & Parking section for more info: www.odu.edu/planetarium