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Planning for a space mission to last more than 50 years

Planning for a space mission to last more than 50 years

FromShort Wave


Planning for a space mission to last more than 50 years

FromShort Wave

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Length:
14 minutes
Released:
Nov 3, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In 1977, NASA sent out two Voyager probes to study Jupiter and Saturn. The spacecrafts were designed to last about five years, but they are still, to this day, collecting and sending back data from beyond the solar system. But the Voyager mission is living on borrowed time. Today NPR science correspondent Nell Greenfieldboyce talks about a proposal for an intentionally long mission - what it would take for NASA to actually plan for an interstellar voyage that would pass research and responsibility down through generations.What would you put on a spacecraft bound for the stars? Email the show at shortwave@npr.org!
Released:
Nov 3, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

New discoveries, everyday mysteries, and the science behind the headlines — all in about 10 minutes, every weekday. It's science for everyone, using a lot of creativity and a little humor. Join host Maddie Sofia for science on a different wavelength.