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[TECHNOLOGY] · United Kingdom, United States · 2 sources

Dr. Garry Hunt discusses the legacy of the Voyager space missions

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Astrophysicist Dr. Garry Hunt, a member of the original Voyager imaging team, recently discussed the ongoing Voyager missions and their scientific impact. As the probes approach a distance of one light day from Earth, the mission nears its 50th anniversary.

Dr. Hunt, the sole UK representative on the original eight-member international imaging team, reflected on the mission's role in capturing iconic imagery, such as the ‘Pale Blue Dot’ and detailed portraits of the outer planets. The discussion also touched upon the future of the mission and the current state of science globally.

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Carl Sagan · Garry Hunt · Voyager program

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In space, 'We've gone from exploration to exploitation,' says original Voyager team member [www.theregister.com]
Dr Garry Hunt talks to us about the astonishing Voyager probes [www.theregister.com]