Original Voyager team member talks to us about the astonishing scientific info the 50-year-old probe gathered
Voyager imaging team member Dr. Garry Hunt joins The Reg's Kettle podcast to talk about his role in the mission as probe approaches light day's distance from Earth
Nearly half a century has passed since the launch of the Voyager probes, which embarked on a mission to explore the outer solar system. Voyager continues to function to this day. You can tune into the latest episode of The Kettle podcast, available on platforms such as Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube. Subscribers can receive notifications when a new episode is released on these platforms.
Many are familiar with Voyager's famous images, including the Pale Blue Dot and the portraits of the outer planets. These visuals and observations would not have been possible without the Voyager imaging team, which comprised eight members selected from scientists worldwide. The UK's sole representative, Dr. Garry Hunt, joins the podcast to discuss his role in the Voyager program, the mission's future, and the state of science in the UK, US, and beyond.
Dr. Hunt elaborates on his responsibilities as part of the imaging team, the mission's timeline, and the challenges faced by NASA during its inception.
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