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GOLDEN RECORD
The Golden Record holds greetings in 55
languages, Earth's natural sounds, a global
musical compilation featuring classics like
Beethoven's Symphony No. 5 and Chuck
Berry's "Johnny B. Goode," and 116 images
depicting scientific concepts and daily life,
showcasing Earth's diversity.
Voyager 1 entered interstellar space in
2012, carrying the Golden Record into the
unknown. While the possibility of
extraterrestrial discovery remains
uncertain, the Golden Record represents
humanity's curiosity and yearning for
cosmic connection.
The Golden Record: A cosmic time capsule
showcasing 20th-century human culture,
science, and art, signifying our ambition to
explore space, connect with other
civilizations, and leave a lasting legacy
among the stars.
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