Carl Sagan was a 20th century astronomer and wordsmith. He was recognised as being at the top of both of his fields of expertise, so it came as a surprise when he requested the simple task for the Voyager 1 to take a photo of the location of Earth during its journey through the stars. (PROSE: A Bright White Crack)
Behind the scenes
- Sagan in Warriors' Gate seems to have been named in reference to Carl Sagan.
- Doctor Who Worlds of Wonder, an exhibition first opened in 2022, a quote by Carl Sagan, among others, was used in the dark corridor visitors would enter the exhibition through.