A message from Earth, launched 1977
Sounds of Earth — The Golden Record
115 images • 55 languages • 90 minutes of music • now drifting in interstellar space
Features
What the Golden Record carries
90 Minutes of Music
A curated selection of sounds from Bach to Blind Willie Johnson, representing Earth’s musical diversity.
Greetings in 55 Languages
Spoken salutations from ancient Akkadian to modern Wu, offering a polyglot hello to the cosmos.
115 Images of Earth
Photographs of life, landscapes, and human endeavor encoded in analog form.
How It Works
Capture
Curate the sounds of Earth — music, voices, nature — into a master audio tape.
Etch
Press the modulated signal into gold‑plated copper, creating the iconic grooves.
Voyage
Mount the record aboard Voyager and launch it beyond the heliosphere.
Testimonials
“Hearing Earth’s symphony from the edge of the solar system is a profound reminder of our place in the universe.”
Dr. Jaya Agarwal, Radio Astronomer“The Golden Record bridges art and science, turning a copper disc into a timeless beacon.”
Lena Moretti, Sound Engineer“Every groove tells a story — our planet’s heartbeat echoing through the stars.”
Samir Rao, Science EducatorPricing
Choose your access tier
Echo
$0/mo
Free streaming of the Golden Record audio.
- Audio playback
- Image gallery (low‑res)
- Monthly newsletter
Voyager
$4/mo
Full‑resolution media, offline downloads, and early access to new curations.
- Hi‑res audio & images
- Offline mode
- Curator insights
- Ad‑free experience
Golden Record
$12/mo
All Voyager benefits plus exclusive behind‑the‑scenes content and annual physical replica.
- Everything in Voyager
- Exclusive documentaries
- Annual replica
- Priority support
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