Overview of the Galileo Project
Abraham Avi Loeb, Frank H. Laukien
Abstract
The Galileo Project is the first systematic scientific research program in the search for potential astro-archaeological artifacts or remnants of extraterrestrial technological civilizations (ETCs) or potentially active equipment near Earth. Taking a path not taken, it conceivably may pick some low-hanging fruit, and without asserting probabilities — make discoveries of ETC-related objects, which would have far-reaching implications for science and our worldview.
Topics & Concepts
Galileo (satellite navigation)Extraterrestrial lifeSearch for extraterrestrial intelligenceAstrobiologyHistoryEngineeringComputer scienceAeronauticsRemote sensingGeographyPhysicsSpace Science and Extraterrestrial LifeAstro and Planetary ScienceGamma-ray bursts and supernovae