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First Song Transmitted From Another Planet

By Keith Cowing
April 8, 2013
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“For the first time in history, a recorded song has been beamed back to Earth from another planet. Students, special guests and news media gathered at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in Pasadena, Calif., today to hear “Reach for the Stars” by musician will.i.am after it was transmitted from the surface of Mars by the Curiosity rover. During the event, will.i.am’s i.am angel Foundation and Discovery Education announced a $10 million classroom education initiative that will reach 25 million students annually, including many from underserved communities. Focused on STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) educational themes, the Discovery Education initiative will incorporate NASA content and space exploration themes as part of the curriculum.” More.

Also: NASA and will.i.am Bring Music Back From Mars: Curiosity Rover Successfully Delivers First Music and Song “Reach For the Stars (Mars Edition)” Back to Earth

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