Liz Tong

Science reporter who produced the Viking 1 segment for this episode, interviewing mission participants and narrating the history and legacy of the Viking mission.

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Jan 22, 2026 • 57min

Triumph, Tragedy and Ennui: Three NASA Missions That Shaped the Future of Space Exploration

Join journalist Adam Higginbotham, who dives into the Challenger disaster's chilling details and its lasting impact on NASA. Science reporter Liz Tong discusses the Viking 1 mission that first landed on Mars, its quest to find life, and the debate sparked by its intriguing results. Health reporter Alan Yu recounts the thrilling journey of New Horizons, from near-misses to groundbreaking discoveries as it flew by Pluto, revealing Earth's icy cousin. Together, they explore the triumphs and tragedies that continue to shape space exploration.

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