NASA says it won’t keep alien contact a secret, promising to spread the word far and wide in the wake of first contact. But what next? Ian Sample poses that pointed question and Dr. John Elliott reckons humanity needs a plan. That’s right, there is no plan beyond the seat of our pants. Read on for further details to be hashed out in coming months. Fortunately first contact may as well be a million years away, but David Axe knows of This Single Telescope Might Find Hidden Planets And Alien Spacecraft bringing us close to answering the question, “Are we alone?” The Vera Rubin Telescope has some bleeding-edge tech with the potential to upset the cosmic applecart after it sees first light in ’23! (CS)
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