Despite the many dangers, the launch of Voyager 2 went flawlessly. The Titan IIIE-Centaur performed without error, the spacecraft separated cleanly, and communication was established without interruption. From this seemingly impossible beginning, Voyager 2 embarked on its four-planet tour, later becoming the only spacecraft to visit Uranus and Neptune, and eventually crossing into interstellar space in 2018. The risks were immense, but the success of that August launch ensured one of the most remarkable journeys in the history of exploration.
