Carl Sagan

Advanced planetary science and the search for extraterrestrial life, created and co-wrote the landmark series Cosmos, and authored best-selling books — including the novel Contact and the Pulitzer-winning Dragons of Eden — that brought science to a vast public.

Major Works

• Cosmos
• The Dragons of Eden
• Contact
• Pale Blue Dot

Impact Analysis

Sagan made science thrilling and accessible to millions, his books and broadcasts inspiring generations toward curiosity, wonder and the search for life in the universe.

Historical influence score: 82/100

Accomplishments for Carl Sagan are being compiled.