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Space Policy Edition: Why are outer planets missions so expensive?

Planetary Radio: Space Exploration, Astronomy and Science

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Is There Just a Lower Limit Than a Valuable?

Voyager was the type of data you needed, and those were much more expensive missions. Is there just a level where it's not worth it to invest inthese missions? You need to invest enough that's commensurate with that kind of time investment in my view. I do think there's a minimum in cost that's probably worth it in today's dollars.

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