Carl Sagan

Early Life

Carl Sagan was born in 1934 in Brooklyn, New York. As a child, he was full of curiosity and loved asking big questions about the universe.

When he was very young, his parents took him to the New York World’s Fair in 1939–1940. Seeing models of the future and learning about science made him dream about space and stars.

Loving Science and Learning

Carl was an excellent student and enjoyed reading science books. He studied astronomy, which is the science of stars, planets, and space.

He went to college and later became a scientist who studied planets like Mars and Venus, especially their atmospheres. Carl believed that learning should be exciting and fun for everyone.

Teaching the World About Space

Carl Sagan is best known for teaching people about space in a friendly way. He wrote many books that explained hard ideas using simple words.

One of his most famous projects was a TV show called *Cosmos*. In this show, Carl took viewers on a journey through the universe, showing how amazing science can be.

Helping Space Missions

Carl worked with NASA on important space missions. He helped plan missions that sent robots and probes to explore other planets.

He also helped create special messages sent into space on the Voyager spacecraft, just in case someone far away might find them one day.

A Message of Wonder

Carl Sagan believed that science helps people understand the world and care for it. He encouraged kindness, curiosity, and learning.

He often reminded people that Earth is special and that we should take care of our planet and each other.

Legacy

Even after his death in 1996, Carl Sagan’s ideas continue to inspire students, teachers, and scientists. Many people became interested in science because of him.

Today, Carl Sagan is remembered as someone who helped the world look up at the stars with wonder and excitement.