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Hey Hoomans 👽 Earth’s Interstellar Message: Could We Get a Reply from Gliese 581c by 2050? Back in 2008, humanity made one of its boldest attempts to reach out across the cosmos a digital message sent from Earth to a distant exoplanet called Gliese 581c, located 20.3 light-years away in the constellation Libra. This ambitious effort, known as the “Message From Earth” project, was spearheaded by the Ukrainian Space Agency and hosted on the now-retired social network Bebo. Over 500 carefully selected images and messages, including references to public figures like Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, Gillian Anderson, and Cheryl Cole, were voted on by the public and then beamed toward the potentially habitable world. Gliese 581c, discovered in 2007, is about 5.5 times the mass of Earth and sits as the third planet orbiting a red dwarf star. Although it lies slightly outside the traditional habitable zone, its thick atmosphere and persistent cloud cover have fueled speculation that it could still support life. That possibility made it a prime candidate for our first interstellar “hello.” Now, after years racing through the vacuum at light speed, the message is expected to finally arrive at Gliese 581c in 2029. If intelligent life receives it and decides to respond right away, the very earliest Earth could get an answer would be around 2050 a true exercise in cosmic patience. Whether the contents are meaningful or mystifying to potential alien readers, this interstellar broadcast stands as a testament to humanity’s curiosity, optimism, and desire to connect with the unknown. Here’s hoping our message doesn’t get lost in translation or left on “read” forever. Credit: Content adapted from reports on the “Message From Earth” project, Ukrainian Space Agency, and general astronomical news sources. #alienplanet #extraterrestrial #aliens #ScienceReels