What humanity chose to launch as artifacts of the Space Age
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During the Space Age, humanity sent cultural artifacts into space as messages for potential extraterrestrial civilizations and time capsules. Examples include the Apollo 11 plaque, Pioneer Plaques, and Voyager Golden Records, containing information about Earth, humans, and our location. The Arecibo Message, a radio transmission sent towards a distant star cluster, demonstrated our technological capabilities. These efforts symbolize humanity's aspirations to connect with the cosmos and leave a lasting legacy in space.
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