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In *Pale Blue Dot*, Carl Sagan builds on the success of *Cosmos* to examine the history of spaceflight and the future prospects of human exploration beyond our solar system. The book discusses why expanding into new worlds is essential for the long‑term survival of humanity.
First publish date: 1994
Genre: Science/Astronomy
Authors: Carl Sagan
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