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Interstellar Object Contact Mission (IOCM): A Framework for Active Artifact SETI

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  • 1. Indian Astrobiology Research Foundation (IARF),

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The Interstellar Object Contact Mission (IOCM) framework proposes to use the passage of interstellar objects through our Solar System as opportunities for active SETI. It suggests attaching a beacon or artifact to an outbound interstellar body, turning it into a natural carrier of our presence. The paper presents the rationale and conceptual basis for such an act, positioning IOCM as a strategic addition to active SETI approaches.

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