NASA honors former President Jimmy Carter, who died Sunday at 100, for his service and impact on space exploration.

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson honored former President Jimmy Carter, who died on Sunday at age 100, praising his dedication to public service and his lasting impact on the world. Carter's message is included on NASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft, now the farthest human-made object from Earth. His legacy also includes his role during the launch of the Voyager probes and the recruitment of the first women, Black, and Asian astronauts by NASA in 1978. Carter was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002 for his volunteer work. Public memorials will be held in Atlanta and Washington D.C., with a private burial in Plains, Georgia.

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