"We are the first generation of human beings to contemplate the possibility of discovering whether or not there is life on other worlds."
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About Carolyn Porco
Carolyn Porco is an American planetary scientist known for her work on the exploration of Saturn and its moons, particularly as the leader of the imaging science team on the Cassini mission. She played a crucial role in discovering and interpreting images of Saturn's rings and moons, including Titan and Enceladus. Porco has been a prominent figure in the field of planetary science, contributing significantly to our understanding of the outer solar system.
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