How old is Carl Sagan?

Carl Sagan was a distinguished American astronomer, astrophysicist, author, and leading science popularizer. Born in 1934 in New York City, he grew up in a supportive family that nurtured his early fascination with the universe and its mysteries. He earned his academic degrees and began his scientific career at the University of Chicago, where his interests in cosmic exploration and extraterrestrial life became the foundation of his lifelong work.

Sagan’s scientific activity was remarkably broad. He conducted research on the chemical origins of life and contributed to famous space missions, including composing messages sent into the universe on the Voyager probes. He is widely regarded as a pioneer of exobiology and one of the strongest voices advocating scientific curiosity and space research.

Alongside his academic career, Carl Sagan dedicated himself to bringing science closer to the public. He wrote many books and hundreds of articles, and his novel Contact later inspired the successful film adaptation. He was married three times, had five children, and passed away at the age of 62.

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