THE SAGAN SERIES - Per Aspera Ad Astra

[@man.dingus]

I wish I could thank Sagan personally. This man inspires me to be a better person; he’s the reason I got into physic and cosmology, and eventually got to intern at NASA’s JPL.

[@muddybuglec.1052]

the only way we can become better people is to stop being consumers.

[@TheBruin67]

@@muddybuglec.1052you can

[@PaulScott-c5y]

This is very very emotional as the crews of Columbia and Challenger are highlighted. Brave women and men - the best of the best.

[@RandyRawgust]

I have never, not once, not cried throughout that video. What a beautiful and loving testament to not only Carl Sagan, but for those who seek to know the cosmos. Thank you Reid.

[@austinembry2809]

I'm with you 100%. Every. Single. Time.

[@GenAdams]

under the 2-5 mins of this series, i learn more than in a whole year's of school. Sagan is a true inspirator!

[@NocturnalToothbrush]

Man these videos are so powerful. Every time I watch this series, and it's been a few times, I tear up a little.

[@schizoidhaus]

i came for the music and stayed for the contents, this video never fails to make me cry like a baby

[@ajtronic]

So many sacrifices by the best people among us.

[@JayDee98765]

good lord how do you make these videos play that harp on the inside so powerfully?.. his words alone are enough to mistify, my eyes.. but the piano and vocals?... why does it speak... so loudly..and quietly..at the same time... why is it so... clean... and real... and honest... damn it Dr Carl Sagan, we could really use you right about now :( But I wont hope and do nothing, I will try as well, I promise you and the rest of you too. My fellow human beings.

[@1991Aski]

This has got to be one of the most beautiful and inspiring clips I have ever watched. I can not say exactly how this clip (and other Sagan Series clips) makes me feel, because there are no words to describe it. If we all just put away the materialistic constructs of society and let go of all the barriers and differences, we would achieve things so great that today we wouldn't even be able to imagine in our wildest dreams!

[@flyhighj65]

The genius of this video is from 1:47 to 1:57. The footage of Columbia disintegrating with Carl's final words of hope with a cut straight to the NASA logo sums up "Per Aspera Ad Astra" brilliantly. I greatly admire you for creating work with such depth, inspiration and meaning.

[@Zombiewithabowtie]

This video, especially pertinent today. Peace be with you, pilot of SpaceShipTwo. The best way to honour your memory, is to try all the harder to reach for the stars.

[@AlexElectric9001]

More videos please...I cry like a baby every time I watch this series and I keep coming back. The most profound videos on youtube and possibly ever made.

[@Paleodimos]

Truly inspirational. Per Aspera Ad Astra . Future generations will look upon this video and get a glimpse of what this generation hopes were - to start exploring the universe ...

[@mr9cube]

if you can watch this without tearing up, at least a little bit, you have no soul.

[@kobalt_ren01]

Where can I buy a soul? I need one to break this barrier.

[@ADHR26]

I got chills and tears from listening/watching this. Absolutely amazing.

[@Kiriana20]

Oh man, these videos always give me goosebumps. I really enjoy what you're doing with these videos. Keep up the great work! :)

[@zootube323]

Word. Please keep making these. The world needs more of them..

[@schwartzxc13]

I love these so much. Between this and the Carl Sagan Tribute Series, Carl Sagan's message is spreading faster than ever before. Please continue to make these, they are a joy for everyone who loves knowing and finding out more about the universe.

[@Intrepidus.]

Sending you, Mr. Reid Gower my profound thanks for this content.

[@somewhereelse000]

The world needs him still.

[@reid300]

I cried. I'm not an emotional guy but the images pared with Carl was so perfect. And I think it was the happiness of the NASA command workers freaking out that got me

[@scootergomoo]

Brings a tear to my eye. We really are some ape... Another beautiful video. Thank you so much.. I can't wait for more (don't we all?)

[@pasturesmusic]

"...no boundaries can be set to rational hope" amazing...

[@oisiaa]

The video at 1:32 of the Space Shuttle in orbit is being played backward, it is moving east to west.

[@stratocaster1986able]

Seriously dude, these vids are unreal in inspirational value.

[@sirachman]

This is the best thing I have heard this year. What a truly wonderful thing.

[@ajtronic]

The ultimate sacrifices by the bravest of souls. Gives me goosebumps just seeing them. May they rest in peace.

[@skringas]

I really wish I had some friends who could appreciate this.

[@Sinnum]

i love it. really i do. i hope you never stop making these and I hope you understand just what impact you have on people by making these videos.

[@LEric49]

To all those who paid the ultimate price to help the human race in their search trough the stars , rest in peace and thank you for all the work you did... Never forget!

[@jonguyen100]

Carl Sagan has the effect of making me want to tear up whenever I come to his clips, but this one video produced more tears from me than every other video I've ever seen combined. No shame in the least.

[@EricWBurton]

"This one is the best." - What I say after every Sagan Series video.

[@sheadong]

The last time I cried was when my Grandfather died. This is the new benchmark.

[@7thegirlinglass7]

i have to admit as well, i cried, got the chills and goosebumps... man.

[@captainofiron]

I always get choked up when I see the Columbia crew. RIP guys

[@Keylightdigital]

Love it.... This one felt short. Hope the next one is a bit longer....

[@SuperRararasputin]

@23parkour23 When he referenced Novaya Zemlya, he likely meant the island off of the northern coast of Russia.

[@xxplicitt004]

This always makes me feel so joyful and sad at the same time.

[@xxplicitt004]

Beautiful as always.

[@DottaNatural]

How would sci fi movies look like when we reach the Star Trek era?

[@iedison3839]

Sylph Natural Sci Fi is a genre of the imaginings of what we do not have; which makes the answer twofold. First, when we reach the Star Trek technological era (*see below), because the technologies are thought up by minds exposed to less technology, some of the technology will be more advanced than other technologies, meaning not everything in the TV show will be had at the same time, so Sci Fi now and then will have overlap based on what has and hasn't been achieved. Second, Sci fi from the future will surely include elements we could never even think of, because we do not know what will be possible, just as people in the 1960's could not know what would be understood as possible today. This is highlighted by the difference between Star Trek and Star Trek TNG, and TNG and DS9, etc....In Star Trek the sets were painted and cardboard, and the communicators (for example) were the size of a hand. In TNG the sets (mostly) were CGI, and the communicators were the size of a pin. But the difference between the series was just a few years, but the ideas and what was doable/makeable was a huge difference. (Also as a side note, Enterprise which takes place before Star Trek, had more 'futuristic' ideas and looks than Star Trek because it was made so much later) *I said the Technology Era instead of Era, because--besides the point I made in the first paragraph--it is very likely that the year Star Trek takes place in will look nothing like the shows, the technology will either be more advanced or less advanced, but most likely not the same. Think of 2001: A Space Odyssey, real 2001 looked _nothing_ like the movie, but there will be a time when the world does look like that, just not the "predicted" year.

[@iedison3839]

Sylph Natural Sorry it's so long, but I had a lot to say. (you should read it, it'd make me feel good (: )

[@DottaNatural]

IEdison Didn't read, lol.

[@iedison3839]

Sylph Natural lol, whatever...

[@DottaNatural]

***** I was just joking.

[@intigfx]

I nearly broke down at the end with the shot of the Columbia crew followed by the bits falling in the sky.

[@dmasterfunk15]

1:22 was my favorite part, such a sense of accomplishment

[@RyoWish1]

Simple and Fantastic.

[@ZeBron23]

Brilliant. Absolutely brilliant

[@Frankyspanky69]

Another amazing video.

[@russellmakar579]

Thank you Mr.Sagan, you are missed.

[@VictoriaBigDaddy]

Please keep on making these videos.

[@reeft]

@snipeefox Thank you, I already found it in the recommended links. Tragic - but never forgotten. True heroes.

[@MrRenfro]

Seriously beautiful video

[@markavelisocal]

Thank you!!

[@punchingjudy]

I'm tired of watching these tear-inducing ads. I wish I could /do/ something with this. I would literally give my left hand to go into space.

[@robstephens4271]

Look @ Humanity... The POTENTIALITY OF HUMANS YET TO BECOME... 👀🙏☝️

[@Mazownzall]

might be the most inspirational quote of all time

[@brandonthesteele]

Thinking of Virgin Galactic...

[@IVISolnxIVI]

Very poweful and moving videos.

[@skonenblades]

I checked this out a work and it suddenly got really, really dusty around my desk if you know what I'm saying. I was hoping no one would walk by and see the tears in my eyes. Absolutely incredible. We need to get into space.

[@chuckhous]

this is beauty. this is poetry. this is science. this is philosophy. And this is truth.

[@Sativa1337]

This is amazing. My goal in life is to feel what those people at 1:27 feel.

[@kokomuff321]

there were over 1 million hits on the first video. WHERE DID THEY ALL GO!??!

[@Qutter]

Beautiful.

[@Zac287]

awesome. keep the series going :)

[@eriksports]

@TheEIements in this clip, he's pretty much saying that over the course of history, it is impossible to predict and prepare for everything that is going to happen. because of this, there are many different "paths" for life to proceed upon. he then goes on to say that humanity could very well be much more advanced by now, if the paths had been different. he then says, "and, what may one day be," implying that humanity could still reach our potential as a species. i think.

[@VonJesusburg]

This is beautiful.

[@redoutlander]

@Drensworth Thank you. I was angry about narrow thinking and didn't check my facts. I appreciate you pointing out my error. When people aren't willing weigh their ideas against conflicting evidence they are not looking for the truth, they are looking to be "right”. On a side note: NPR’s "Talk of the Nation" had a heated debate yesterday over opposing Christian scientific beliefs.

[@Knossos22]

Excellent!

[@Johnnymoo]

All these videos are brilliant, but (and I may be wrong here), was the Columbia footage at the end flipped horizontally? That footage is etched on our memories so deeply, it jarred me a little to note that it was tampered with. I'm not complaining exactly, just thought it was worth noting, as your editing in all other respects has been spot on.

[@gondorious]

Thank you.

[@sntf7]

Goosebumps. Reid, this is fucking awesome.

[@thewingedringer]

I love this video

[@swimminglikeaquaman]

I just cried to the last 3 carl sagan videos

[@MDWMDW]

I am so happy to hear Sufjan Stevens accompanying a Carl Sagan video.

[@colovancouver]

reporting in for my daily viewing,

[@BCEONOJPAEMRIN]

I think the beauty of this series is discovering it for yourself, not having someone make you watch it.

[@Johnnymoo]

@DrMMHMD I know it's footage of it crashing, I just wondered if it had been flipped horizontally (not vertically - I didn't think it was footage of a launch or something) to create a juxtaposition with the arrow of the NASA flag.

[@mungabba]

I found that incredibly moving.

[@2007ASpaceOdyssey]

@kahnindustries No one stole any motto. NASA's motto is "For the benefit of all." Ad Astra per Aspera it is a common Latin phrase.

[@aserta]

Not humility, because then you will not be able to face things face first. No, what everyone needs to have is worthy dose of respect. Respect for the fact that we are nothing more than tiny particles in the great scheme of things. I am willing to bet anything that if each and every human were to be taught about the universe and it's infinite size from an early age, about the intricacies of nature and it's complex patterns, we would be somewhere else today as a species.

[@SolidSnake69XXX]

@pasturesmusic He was actually quoting Bertrand Russel there... the video doesn't make that very clear.

[@snipeefox]

@reeft its the columbia. part of a BBC show called "last flight of columbia"

[@EspionPrime]

I watch the whole series everyday for inspiration

[@TehNir]

And people that realize how unimportant we truly are.. I think they'd strive to enjoy their lives since they recognize how short they are, and there would be less pointless conflict in the world.

[@Peaux]

How does this not have more views?

[@ShonkyAdonis]

Honestly, who could dislike this stuff?

[@Ten80Foil]

This is about an hour and a bit too short :( another excellent video in an excellent series.

[@213SEMPERFI]

I know for a fact we cannot live forever, yet, deep inside I wish we did. Why? I would love to see where our specie will be by the next century, and the next thousands years. How far will science take us? How far would our curiosity lead us? I hope our specie will keep on, and leave our differences & war behind, for our specie's sake.

[@nateextreme0969]

@sheadong It's for the reason we know the world does not appreciate what we have amongst us. It's sad , and I hope we get past it. We hope for a better tomorrow... Yet our world today has a hard time working towards it.:(

[@paulcervenka]

Its called Redford by Sufjan Stevens =) Beautiful piece

[@samrulz7]

@Flatwormsoda That looks like the Southern Horn of Africa so I'm pretty sure it's Madagascar.

[@rayromanov]

Why is this suddenly unavailable on mobile phones? I watched it on the same phone not one week ago.

[@stratocaster1986able]

Gotta love Carl. Although he despised a lot of things humans had done, he still believed in them, just not all of them, as long as there are a selected few, then that was enough for Carl, and it should be enough for you too.

[@misinglink15]

I've got a little fear of flying...but to be given the chance to go into space, I'd take it with no hesitation.

[@hiral56]

@avenger15 the Mars rover landing of Spirit or Opportunity (don't remember which)

[@kly45]

@FluffyBunniesOnFire used to be, I believe there were some pretty smart guys that worked with hawking and/or solved a paradox he discovered. But that was a decade ago.

[@Faria313]

@Candace Brown It's Vangelis.

[@TehNir]

I legitimately think that if more people watched these, we'd see a difference.

[@Ishfulness]

Amazing.

[@Darfail]

Legitimately indeed.

[@ktsea]

Our dream is to dance among the stars, my garden is humanities knowledge bequeathed to wisdom is held in destiny's palm.

[@kathrayres]

There's something about Carl Sagan and somber piano together that brings my body from 70% water to 9000% water.

[@Knossos22]

"...no boundaries can be set to rational hope. " Carl