The Golden Record

Explore the fascinating journey of humanity's message to the cosmos.

The Golden Record app offers a deep dive into one of the most iconic and hopeful projects in human history—NASA’s Voyager Golden Record. Launched in 1977 aboard the Voyager 1 and 2 spacecraft, the Golden Record was designed as a message to potential extraterrestrial life, capturing a snapshot of Earth’s diverse cultures, sounds, and sights. This app recreates that experience, letting you interact with and understand the unique contents intended to represent our world to the cosmos.

In this immersive experience, you can explore the cover illustrations of the Golden Record, which use a series of intricate symbols to convey scientific and cultural information. Each element of the cover was thoughtfully crafted to guide any possible finder through the process of playing the record and decoding its contents. The app provides explanations for these illustrations, helping you understand the intended messages about our location in the universe, the structure of atoms, and even instructions on how to play the record itself.

Beyond the cover, The Golden Record app provides access to the rich and diverse contents on the record. Browse the 55 greetings spoken in different languages, each representing the diversity and warmth of Earth’s cultures. Listen to the natural sounds of our planet, from the rhythm of ocean waves to the calls of birds, capturing the vibrant essence of life on Earth. Experience a selection of world music pieces chosen to convey the creativity, joy, and beauty of human expression across various cultures and historical eras.

Whether you're a space enthusiast, an audiophile, or simply curious about humanity’s cosmic message, The Golden Record app brings this timeless artifact to life in a way that’s both educational and inspiring. Delve into the record’s contents, discover the meanings behind its images, and listen to the sounds that were sent across the stars in the hopes of making a connection. This app offers an unparalleled journey into the legacy of the Voyager missions, letting you explore the heart of human culture and curiosity that fueled this interstellar message.