For almost 46 years, this squat device resembling a gigantic space loudspeaker has been transmitting astonishing data from its pearly white, conical disc.

In addition to being the farthest human-made object ever, it had several other notable accomplishments, such as the first craft to reach interstellar space, the discovery of new moons orbiting Jupiter, the identification of yet another ring around Saturn, and the creation of the first “family portrait” of our solar system featuring our diverse group of planets.