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Messages sent in space to celebrate 50 years of the Search for Extra-Terrestrial Intelligence (SETI)

March 11th, 2010

(PhysOrg.com) -- The British Science Association is launching 50 messages into space to mark the 50th anniversary of the Search for Extra-Terrestrial Intelligence (SETI) programme. Over 1,000 messages were submitted by Telegraph readers from all over the world. Fifty have been chosen to be launched into space from BT’s Goonhilly Earth Station in Cornwall.

Readers messages ranged from the entrepreneurial to the philosophical, including:

“Is this the only universe?” asked one entry. “Did you think YOU were alone in the universe?”

One person who was keen to acquire a spacecraft: “Must be free, in excellent condition, lifetime warranty and lifetime supply of fuel, maintenance and life-sustaining essentials. English-language manual a must.” “For sale or trade, several billion tonnes of carbon dioxide. All reasonable offers considered! Must pick up, cannot ship.”

And then Gary from Dagenham: “Sorry to drop this on you, but we’ve kinda wrecked our planet. Any chance we could come live with you? We’ve got beer.”

The 50 messages will be announced on Friday at the Big Bang Fair, to mark the start of National Science and Engineering Week.

More information:
www.thebigbangfair.co.uk/

Provided by British National Space Centre

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