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Voyager Mission with Alen Kolenovic
Feb 17, 2025
Join actor and writer Alen Kolenovic as he shares his passion for the cosmos. They dive deep into the fascinating Voyager mission, reflecting on the engineering marvels that allowed these spacecraft to traverse beyond our solar system. Discover the significance of the 'Pale Blue Dot' photo and the golden records, which encapsulate humanity's essence for any extraterrestrial listeners. From volcanic moons to the hidden oceans of Europa, Alen and the host explore the groundbreaking revelations of the mission and its impact on our understanding of space.
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- The Voyager mission, launched in 1977, represented a significant engineering achievement with its dual spacecraft design to explore the outer solar system.
- Groundbreaking discoveries made by the Voyagers include active volcanoes on Io and faint rings around Jupiter, greatly enhancing our understanding of these celestial bodies.
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The Voyager Mission: Origins and Development
The Voyager mission originated in the 1960s, inspired by a desire to create a planetary grand tour of the outer solar system, coinciding with a rare planetary alignment. After early setbacks, which included funding prioritization for other NASA projects, a scaled-back mission was approved in 1972 to focus on Jupiter and Saturn. The mission was notable for its dual spacecraft design, Voyager 1 and Voyager 2, allowing simultaneous exploration with built-in redundancy. Launched in 1977, the Voyagers marked a significant engineering feat, equipped with advanced scientific instruments, and set out on a journey expected to last only a few years.
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