# The same rocket, nuclear, and computer technology that explores the planets can also… by Carl Sagan > "The same rocket, nuclear, and computer technology that explores the planets can also destroy our global civilization." > **— Carl Sagan**, *Cosmos television series, compressed candidate wording* Verification Status: Unverified — exact wording/source has not yet been independently confirmed against a primary source; source clue: Cosmos television series, compressed candidate wording.