The Golden Record

The Golden Record is a phonograph record launched into space in 1977 aboard the Voyager spacecraft. It contains sounds and images intended to portray the diversity of life and culture on Earth to any extraterrestrial life that might encounter it. Included are greetings in multiple languages, music from various cultures, and images representing humanity and our planet. The record serves as a time capsule, offering a glimpse into our civilization and a message of peace, knowledge, and curiosity about the universe. It reflects humanity's desire to connect with potential life beyond Earth.