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INCIDENT REPORT E68B -- RAMFJORDMOEN METI BROADCAST
On 16 October 2017, the EISCAT 32-meter radio antenna at Ramfjordmoen, Arctic Circle, initiated a series of high-power interstellar transmissions. A 2-megawatt transmitter broadcast an encoded radio message across the 929-930 MHz band for thirty-three-minute durations. This message, comprising a mathematical tutorial, cosmic timing reference, and thirty-three musical compositions, was directed toward GJ 273 (Luyten's Star), specifically exoplanet GJ 273b.
Preliminary analysis of the broadcast's intent revealed a problematic conceptual framework for...
These transmissions, executed by METI International without international consultation, commenced on 16 October 2017 and continued over three successive days. The signal is currently propagating through interstellar space, with expected arrival at Luyten's Star in approximately twelve years. This constitutes a deliberate and high-power messaging event, directly violating long-standing scientific recommendations against active interstellar broadcasts.
The decision was made despite explicit warnings from a high-level advisory panel.
The decision to transmit overtly disregards decades of scientific warnings regarding potential existential risks, particularly those outlined by the "Dark Forest" hypothesis. Prominent figures, including Sir Martin Ryle and Dr. Stephen Hawking, have consistently advocated for a "listen, don't transmit" policy, citing the irreversible and potentially catastrophic consequences of revealing Earth's location to unknown civilizations.
RECOMMENDATION: A binding international regulatory framework for all future deliberate interstellar transmissions must be immediately established. Continuous monitoring of private organizations engaged in active SETI initiatives is imperative. Furthermore, a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary risk assessment, incorporating advanced game-theoretic models and astrobiological data, is required to inform and guide future global policy on interstellar communication.
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