Caption: The Humanity United with MIT Art and Nanotechnology in Space (HUMANS) project aims to send a message into space that the cosmos are for everyone. Lebanese artist Nourie Flayhan illustrated this message of unity and peace that also incorporates the iconic etching on the cover of the Golden Record that flew on the Voyager spacecraft. Credits: Image: Nourie Flayhan Credits: Image courtesy of Nasr and Zhang. Previous image Next image When the Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 spacecraft launched in 1977, they each carried a Golden Record, a special project spearheaded by astrophysicist Carl Sagan, in addition to the scientific instruments necessary for their mission to explore the outer reaches of our solar system. Part time capsule, part symbolic ambassador of goodwill, the Golden Record comprises sounds, images, music, and greetings in 59 languages, providing a snapshot of life on Earth for the edification of any intelligent extraterrestrial beings the spacecraft might encounter.