Finally released from copyright jail (with required audio redactions) - This rare 16mm reel from my collection comes from the Jet Propulsion Laboratory and contains some of the very first computer animations that were made to illustrate the future flight paths of the voyager spacecraft, which at the time of the film's production had not even lifted off. Very interesting to note that at this time the extent of the missions were unknown and the possibility of a very ambitious "Grand Tour" of the outer planets were quite tempered. Looking back on just how overwhelmingly successful Voyager 1 and 2 were - and continue to be - shines a light on this often forgotten milestone that in so many ways was the most successful deep space exploration mission of all time. Much correction was needed for this film, for just as the Voyagers themselves, this film too has aged significantly. Enjoy!
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12 thoughts on “Jpl: project voyager 1977”
  1. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars gocars says:

    How about Voyager 6?

  2. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Felice says:

    I assumed this would be something I'd already seen as a kid. Not so! Fantastic to see something new (to me). Thanks, Fran!

  3. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Jonathan Connor says:

    you are absolutely amazing such a refreshing tech channel I wish I could have you explain how to fix my turntable….then I fell like I could grasp it…… thanks for sharing your talent and knowledge

  4. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Clive Bagley says:

    Thanks Fran! Another amazingly fascinating journey via expert restoration!

  5. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars 1944GPW says:

    I'm sure I've heard Mike Oldfield's version of 'Wonderful Land' accompanying another later computer generated encounter with the Outer Planets. It certainly fits the graphics.

  6. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars m.rei85 says:

    Danke!

  7. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars kevmorris3000 says:

    This sure looks like a film I saw back in science class in high school. Thanks for posting it.

  8. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Jim Yohe says:

    Imagine how crude/slow those computers are that were built into each Voyager space craft. Thank you for putting this video up to watch.

  9. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Matthew Spencer says:

    Apropos of nothing, but the moment I knew for certain that my "literary agent" was scamming me a few years ago, came when he told me that the BBC Copyright Department had given him the rights to something they owned. He eventually did six years in Her Majesty's Prison, Exeter. The BBC's attitude to fair use of copyright material is essentially that of Pharaoh to Hebrew emancipation.

  10. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Larry Priest says:

    great job! I wonder if they could redo with actual pictures from the ships? would be kinda neat

  11. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars tremorist says:

    The print has stood the test of time very well, although not LLP.
    Thanks for sharing.

  12. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Franko Walker says:

    Brilliant, I've not seen that one before.

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