Dr Garry Hunt talks to us about the astonishing Voyager probes

It's been nearly half a century since the Voyager probes launched from Earth on a mission to explore the outer solar system, and they're still running. You can listen to the latest episode of The Kettle on this page, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube. You can also subscribe on those platforms to be notified when a new episode goes live. You're probably familiar with some of Voyager's iconic images, like the Pale Blue Dot and and its portraits of the outer planets. Those photos and observations wouldn't have been possible without Voyager's imaging team, eight members of which were selected from scientists from around the world. The UK's sole representative, Dr. Garry Hunt, joins us on this episode of The Kettle to discuss his role in the Voyager program, the future of the mission, and the state of science in the UK, US, and beyond. …