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Cornell's Institute Renamed To Honor Carl Sagan; Alien Life Search Continues

An institute at Cornell University in New York devoted to the search of alien life and extraterrestrial life in the universe has renamed to honor the late Carl Sagan, astrophysicist, science communicator and the host of award-winning TV show Cosmos.

The Planetary Society’s LightSail solar sailing spacecraft is scheduled to ride a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket to orbit in 2016 with its parent satellite, Prox-1.

Spacecraft That Sails Using Light? Carl Sagan's Vision is Now Real

Late astronomer Carl Sagan's concept is now becoming a reality as tests for a probe that uses light to power its sails in space are now underway.

The Pale Blue Dot

Iconic 'Pale Blue Dot' Photo of Earth Turns 25

This famous image still continues to inspire wonder about this small spot in space.

Carl Sagan Narrates Stunning New Short Film, "Wanderers"

This short film is reminiscent of Sagan's original TV series, Cosmos: A Personal Voyage.

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