1970s
The 1970s decade covers the period from 1970-1979.

In this decade, Humans on Earth continue the exploration of the Sol system. The organization NASA launches the Pioneer 11 probe, which reaches Saturn later in the decade, and launches the twin probes Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 which reach Europa and take images of the Jovian moon Europa. (cf. ; ) The Watergate scandal ends the Presidency of Richard Nixon. (cf. )

Artistic creations of this era include the films The Andromeda Strain and The Exorcist. (cf. )

Years

Events 
 Humans begin to realize that Earth's supply of fossil fuel is nearing depletion; however, no drastic changes are made towards ushering in a substitute fuel source until 2061. ()
 In this decade, the Varro construct a gigantic ship to explore space. Over the next four hundred years, this vessel becomes a generational ship, and its inhabitants become extremely xenophobic. ()

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