Re>> "The scientists who undertook this project knew it was the next generation that would benefit from the knowledge" Yes. The scope/lifetime of the spacecraf

Re>> "The scientists who undertook this project knew it was the next generation that would benefit from the knowledge" Yes. The scope/lifetime of the spacecraft was only to explore the outer planets. The scientists and engineers who designed and built it took it upon themselves to ensure it could stay within the budgetary constraints and exceed the mission scope. Everyone interested in Voyager should watch the documentary "The Farthest" - great documentary!