Publications
- Atri, D., DeMarines, J. and Haqq-Misra, J. "A Protocol for Messaging to Extraterrestrial Intelligence" Space Policy, 27, pp 165-169, 2011. [arXiv] [doi]
- Brief Summary: We propose that intentional broadcasts toward potential extraterrestrial receivers should be guided by a protocol that would provide constraints and guidelines for transmission and message construction. Developing this protocol may increase the likelihood that the message is understood and can also be used as a framework for educational outreach through the cross-cultural exchange of messages. [Extended Summary]
- Haqq-Misra, J. and Kopparapu, R. K. "On the Likelihood of Non-Terrestrial Artifacts in the Solar System" Acta Astronautica, 72, pp 15-20, 2012. [arXiv] [doi]
- Brief Summary: Future prospects for human space exploration include the use of remote robotic satellites to explore other stellar systems, so it is plausible that extraterrestrial civilizations (if they exist) could explore our Solar System in a similar way. Here we discuss the likelihood that present-day Solar System exploration should have discovered non-terrestrial technology (if it exists) and suggest some strategies for improving this search. [Extended Summary]
- Som, S. "An International Symbol for the Sustained Exploration of Space" Space Policy, 26, pp 140-142, 2010. [pdf] [doi]
- Brief Summary: Sustained space exploration beyond low-Earth orbit is too costly and resource intensive for any single country to bear. As such, bold space exploration will require a strong international partnership. To this effect, we propose a first step in the adoption of an international symbol representing humanity, one that anyone, anywhere, can relate to, regardless of nationality, ethnic origin, or religious beliefs. [Extended Summary]