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What did Voyager 1 carry into space besides scientific instruments?

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A Golden Record of sounds and images from Earth

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Voyager 1 carries a Golden Record containing sounds, images, music, and greetings intended to represent Earth.

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Voyager 1 launched on September 5, 1977.

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Sources: NASA