Missions to Neptune
| Mission |
Country |
Launch Date |
Arrival Date |
Type |
Encounter Characteristics |
|
| Voyager 2 |
USA |
August 20, 1977 |
August 24, 1989 |
Flyby |
9000 images of Neptune, its rings, and its satellites |
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