It’s funny. Just days before seeing the following image from Child of the Cosmos, I was having my own goofy thoughts regarding how difficult developing a working missile defense system has turned out to be…
But then it occurred to me that the European Space Agency – Rosetta mission team did have a little more time to plan for their awesome “Rendezvous With A Comet”…
And now for some more cool…
– Episode 4: Hiding In The Light, Cosmos: A SpaceTime Odyssey
“Carl Sagan, in addition to being a teacher of science, was a teacher of morals and empathy. He advocated for free speech, compassion, education, civil liberty, racial equality, gender equality, skepticism, and creativity. His views are continuing to inspire generations. Some, like me, have followed in his footsteps and seek to explore the wonders of science while improving the human condition. Carl had a hopeful view for humanity and he devoted his life to make that view a reality. Carl Sagan was certainly one of the best of us and he should be remembered for his great accomplishments.”
Images and quotes reblogged from Child of the Cosmos on Tumblr
Wisdom from intellects greater than my own is what inspires me and keeps my life interesting. They are my heroes, and I simply don’t have the words to express how grateful I am to them…
I want ice water.
More from the Visual Treats volume
I Want Ice Water! 
Reblogged this on Mind Chatter and commented:
…remembering our small place in the Universe…our responsibility to each other…our individual and collective selves…
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Thanks Rene! 😀
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The world needs more Sagans and Tysons.
As for Rosetta … I still can’t believe they pulled that off. Chasing a comet for ten years and then putting a lander on its surface. What audacity to even imagine such a thing, much less try it — and succeed!
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I couldn’t agree more PT – on both counts. I’m just hoping Philae will get that solar power-up later that they’re hoping for! 😀
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Poor little Philae. A bad bounce into a shady spot and its historical mission ends. I hope it can gather enough sunlight for a future power-up, but I’m not optimistic. Meantime, WOW. What an accomplishment!
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Agreed my friend – absolutely! 😀
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