The International Astronomical Union (IAU) advises scientists to refrain from transmitting messages to extraterrestrial civilizations without prior consultation with the United Nations (UN).
Requirements for Interplanetary Contact
According to the text, any attempts to contact extraterrestrial civilizations should not be made until a corresponding international consultative process has been conducted, especially within organizations such as the UN, which represent broad public interest. This requirement stems from the organization's press release.
This recommendation was proposed in the updated declaration on the principles of astronomical searches for extraterrestrial intelligent life, adopted in 2026.
Search for Potentially Habitable Worlds
Despite the lack of definitive answers regarding the existence of extraterrestrial civilizations, some phenomena suggest the possibility of intelligent life beyond Earth. Specifically, a study conducted by Carl Sagan Institute specialists at Cornell University and published in the 'Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society' revealed potentially suitable conditions on several planets.
This study established that there are 45 rocky planets in the empirical field and 24 planets in a broader three-dimensional habitable zone. Planets of the Proxima Centauri type, located approximately 4.2 light-years away, are considered the closest exoplanets suitable for life.
However, as co-author Abigail Bol notes, all studied planets are so far from Earth that humanity currently lacks the capability to reach these locations.
Anomaly Investigation and Security
Furthermore, American scientists are concerned about unexplained three-body objects. Recently, the White House instructed NASA to conduct an investigation led by Avi Loeb, a former professor at Harvard University. This step is part of Donald Trump administration's initiative to increase transparency regarding NASA matters.
Loeb is known for his controversial theory that some celestial objects, such as 'Oumuamua, may originate from Earth. A new group established to study NASA national security threats includes scientists, former military personnel, and security experts. After its first meeting, the group requested more than 50 video recordings and documents from the Pentagon concerning NASA observations for further analysis.
The Associated Press reported that despite growing interest in the topic and calls for confidentiality, the Pentagon continues to reject evidence of extraterrestrial life.
Conclusion on Extraterrestrial Life
Thus, there is currently no confirmation of the existence of beings from other worlds. Nevertheless, the article's author urges that even if an encounter with such beings occurs one day, hope and belief in the fact that our planet holds a certain place in the universe should not be abandoned.
