In 1977, humanity extended its reach into the cosmos. Aboard the Voyager spacecraft, destined to travel beyond our solar system, we sent a message—a time capsule—a golden record.

This record is more than just an artifact. It is a testament to who we are and who we aspire to be, a message crafted with hope, curiosity, and the belief that we are not alone.
To any beings who might encounter this artifact, we greet you with goodwill. We are the inhabitants of a small, blue planet orbiting an ordinary star, one among billions in the Milky Way galaxy. We call this planet Earth.

This record contains a glimpse of our world. Encoded within it are the sights and sounds of Earth—a symphony of life. It begins with 115 images, carefully chosen to convey our environment, our science, and our humanity. You will see the structure of our DNA, the layout of our solar system, and the diversity of our cultures.

You will hear the voice of our planet—waves crashing against the shore, birds singing in the trees, and greetings spoken in 55 languages, each saying, “Hello,” in its own unique way.
But our story does not stop with images and sounds. Within the grooves of this record, we placed music—a universal language that speaks to the heart.

Voyager is now far beyond the reach of our planet, over 14 billion miles away. It will travel for millennia, perhaps longer than humanity itself endures. Yet, no matter where it goes or who finds it, this record carries our enduring wish: to connect, to understand, to be understood.
On behalf of Earth’s children, we send this to the cosmos: We are here. We are listening.