"Voyager Probes: Lessons for Humanity in Space"

Dr. Garry E Hunt, a member of the original Voyager imaging team, credits the probes' unprecedented longevity to brilliant engineering. Despite being funded only to Saturn, the Voyager spacecraft continued their tour of the solar system, capturing iconic images and providing valuable data. Hunt expresses concerns about the current political and economic climate affecting future space missions, emphasizing the shift from space exploration to exploitation. While acknowledging the need to demonstrate the benefits of space exploration, he worries about a more commercial approach potentially compromising safety and quality. Despite these concerns, he remains enthusiastic about the scientific potential of space exploration and looks forward to celebrating Voyager's 50th anniversary at JPL.