The Moth Podcast: Moon Landing Anniversary
The Moth
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Challenges and Triumphs in Space Exploration
The chapter follows the speaker's journey working on NASA's New Horizons mission to Pluto, detailing the challenges faced, including a critical computer issue just before the spacecraft's closest approach. It highlights the successful mission results, with stunning data and images revealing Pluto's unique features. The chapter also touches on personal stories of perseverance, from facing health crises to honoring a loved one's legacy through a space mission.
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