I can't stop thinking about all the life that could be out there
around those distant stars.
Speaking of the stars, one of them is moving kinda funny.
If it's a star, it shouldn't be moving at all.
[gasps] Maybe it's Santa!
[yelps]
[rotors whirring]
Hey. It's Ingenuity from NASA.
Don't forget to write!
I wonder what it is.
Maybe it's a thank-you gift from NASA.
Like a muffin basket?
Ooh. Just imagine how many muffins could be in there. Ooh. Just imagine how many muffins could be in there.
[Snoopy shouts, exclaims]
[growls]
[Marcie] No muffins.
But-- [gasps]
A monitor.
And-- Oh!
This looks like the golden record they put on the Voyager spacecraft.
Oh.
- Marcie's right. - [exclaims]
[grunts]
[chuckles] Still got it.
Now, where was I?
[static]
Ah. That phonograph record is an exact replica
of the ones NASA sent on the Voyager missions.
[CARA] Voyager 1 and 2 were sent into space many years ago
to explore our solar system and beyond.
They're still out there.
Each carries a gold-plated record
with a goodwill message in multiple languages,
as well as images and sounds portraying the diversity of life and culture on Earth
just in case they ever cross paths with intelligent life. just in case they ever cross paths with intelligent life.
So, for your next mission,
I want each of you to find something special to put in this capsule.
Something you think best represents life on Earth.
Ingenuity will bring the capsule back to NASA,
where it'll be put on a spacecraft for an upcoming deep-space mission.
Ingenuity will be back at this time tomorrow.
- Good luck. - [static]
I wonder how many channels this thing gets.
You heard CARA. Let's get to it.
- I know what to get. - I've got it.
- I know. - I've got just the thing.
Hmm. Find something that represents life on Earth?
Where do I even start?
Have you chosen what you'll put in the space capsule, big brother?
I've narrowed it down to this shirt,
my Joe Shlabotnik autographed baseball
or my kite.
I don't see a kite.
The string is all that was left when the tree was done with it. The string is all that was left when the tree was done with it.
I had a hard time picking one thing too.
That's why I've written a letter listing all of the things they can bring me.
Good grief.
I'm sending this blanket, Charlie Brown.
Nothing says life on Earth like the virtues of comfort and security.
I'm surprised you're willing to part with it, Linus.
Oh. This is just a decoy I use when my grandma comes over,
in case she tries to throw it out.
[rapid footsteps]
[brakes squeal]
[gags]
Well, it always fools Grandma.
I'm sending this telescope in the spirit of curiosity.
If we ever do find intelligent life,
they can look at us while we look at them.
- [rustling] - [adhesive tape rolling]
So, what do you think?
You're right.
Needs more Bubble Wrap.
[Peppermint Patty] Hey, Chuck.
I'm sending my trophy from the regional figure skating championship.
It symbolizes effort and perseverance,
and that I'm a pretty good skater.
As a gesture towards shared knowledge,
I'm sending this complete set of encyclopedias.
I'm not sure there will be room for all that, Marcie.
Hmm. You may be right, Charles.
Luckily, I also have this travel-sized edition.
I'm stuck, Lucy.
Everyone else has found something to send with the capsule,
but I can't think of anything that feels right.
It's simple, Charlie Brown.
All you have to do is think of the exact perfect thing.
For instance, it occurred to me that if aliens ever do get the message,
they'll need to know the right person to contact.
That's why I'm sending this business card with my phone number.
[sighs]
How am I supposed to know what best represents humanity?
Maybe I just won't send anything.
- [straining] - [Bubble Wrap popping]
- [popping] - [grunts]
[fanfare playing]
[fanfare ends]
This is what you think best represents life on Earth?
They don't want your old snacks, you silly beagle.
[gasps, exclaims]
- [static] - [shrieks]
Is that everything?
Not quite. Charlie Brown isn't here yet.
That blockhead probably never did think of anything.
[Charlie Brown panting] Wait!
I found it.
Just the right thing for the capsule.
Charlie Brown, that's not even a good picture.
It might not be perfect,
but it shows us together with the people we care about.
And what could be more human than that?
[sniffles] I promised myself I wouldn't cry.
- [rotors whirring] - Incoming!
Great job, gang.
Until next time!
- Charlie Brown. - Yes?
That picture…
Yes?
Those aliens are going to think you're a genius. Those aliens are going to think you're a genius.
[droning adult chatter]
- [rocket fires] - Well, there goes our capsule.
It's humbling to think we might be some far-off civilization's first window
into life on Earth.
[groans] I just realized I can never change my phone number!
- Hey, everyone. I'm getting something. - [receiver buzzing]
Another signal from deep space?
Nope. This.
[jazz piano music playing]
[all cheering, exclaiming]
[birds chattering]
Whoo! [laughs] CARA in space.
I'm gonna see the moon.