Golden Record Decoder
Across the universe.
Does your message make it?
Six symbols. No shared language. Translate a message from Earth, then make one of your own.
A message from Earth
An imagined message, inspired by the Voyager Golden Record.
What does symbol 1 mean?
Trust your interpretation. The sender’s meaning is hidden until you finish.
Can you translate this message?
1. ________________________
2. ________________________
3. ________________________
4. ________________________
5. ________________________
6. ________________________
Invented symbols inspired by Voyager. nasaemployees.com/golden-record
Keep a message. Pass it on.
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Voyager carried a record. You carry a perspective.
The actual Voyager Golden Record contains images, sounds, music, and greetings. Its cover includes scientific instructions for playing and decoding it. The symbols in this game are invented: explore how meaning travels, then discover the real artifact.
Explore the real Voyager cover at NASA ↗