In 2030, a radio signal

packed with music bites

from Earth will reach a

remote exoplanet that could

include life, for the first time.

New messages to aliens are

being translated, packed and

delivered by means of an

ultra-accurate laser telescope.

CHAT

WITH

ALIENS

Astronomers aim to

MESSAGE

Astronomers translate universal

knowledge into waves and binary code.

MESSENGER

Future messages to aliens will

be transmitted by laser.

DESTINATION

Signals are despatched towards planets

that might harbour intelligent life.

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SPACE ALIENS