
FAQ About Carl Sagan

What was Carl Sagan's role in the Voyager Golden Record project?
Carl Sagan was the chairman of the committee responsible for creating the Voyager Golden Record, a 12-inch gold-plated copper disc containing sounds and images selected to portray the diversity of life and culture on Earth. These records were launched aboard the Voyager spacecraft in 1977 as a message for potential extraterrestrial life. Sagan's involvement included selecting content and overseeing the project's execution.