Contact Aliens

Why do we think that life is "out there"?
Over the last half-century, scientists have developed a theory of cosmic evolution that predicts that life is a natural phenomenon likely to develop on planets with suitable environmental conditions. Scientific evidence shows that life arose on Earth relatively quickly, suggesting that life will occur on similar planets orbiting sun-like stars. With the recent discoveries of extrasolar planetary systems, and the suggestive evidence that life may once have existed on Mars, this scenario appears even more likely. Additionally, one should keep in mind that we are only one planet around a very ordinary star. There are roughly 400 billion other stars in our Galaxy, and nearly 100 billion other galaxies. It would be extraordinary if we were the only thinking beings in all these enormous realms.

What is the Drake Equation?
The Drake Equation, originally developed as an agenda for a 1961 scientific meeting, provides a way of estimating the number of intelligent civilizations existing in our galaxy that might be broadcasting signals. Among the factors considered are the number of sun-like stars in our galaxy, the fraction of habitable planets supporting communicating civilizations, etc. When these various factors are multiplied together one can compute N, the number of transmitting civilizations. Unfortunately, many of the factors are poorly known, so estimates of N range from one (we are alone in the Galaxy) to thousands or even millions.

What do other scientists think of the search for extraterrestrial civilizations?
Most scientists support the idea of life in outer space. Here are some quotations from professional reviews: From the Report of the Astronomy Survey Committee, National Academy of Sciences, 1972: "... More and more scientists feel that contact with other civilizations is no longer something beyond our dreams but a natural event in the history of mankind that will perhaps occur in the lifetime of many of us ... In the long run, this may be one of science's most important and most profound contributions to mankind and to our civilization."

From the Report of the Astronomy Survey Committee, National Academy of Sciences, 1982: "... It is hard to imagine a more exciting astronomical discovery or one that would have greater impact on human perceptions than the detection of extraterrestrial intelligence."

From the Report of the Astronomy Survey Committee, National Academy of Sciences, 1991: "... The discovery in the last decade of planetary disks (around other stars), and the continuing discovery of highly complex organic molecules in the interstellar medium, lend even greater scientific support to this enterprise."

Why haven't Extraterrestrial beings made contact?
Because they haven't been getting the right message.

Who can create the right message?
YOU can…

How will you send my message?

Your message will be transmitted to one of the scientifically selected locations by means of pulsing photonic emission and radio frequency transmission (RF). The message transmission is guaranteed.

Is this format likely to be understood by non-humans?
This message format has been designed and tested. This is the format that is most likely to get an answer.

Do you guarantee I will get an answer?
NO. Fill out the form and we will transmit your message.

How do I know my message has been sent?

You will receive a numbered certificate guaranteeing that your message has been transmitted. The certificate details the method of transmission, the date transmitted, the contents of the message and the most likely start date for you to begin expecting a possible answer. This certificate is suitable for framing. Remember our technology limits the total number of messages that can be sent. We will have to stop sending messages using this methodology on 12/31/1999.

You may be the first human to make contact. This is the chance of a lifetime.

Our algorithmic calculations show that your chance of making contact using our proprietary technology are far greater than your chance of winning the lottery, and you don't get a Limited Edition signed certificate suitable for framing when you play the lottery.

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