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Today marks a momentous occasion in the search for extraterrestrial intelligence (SETI). At 3 p.m. EDT, Europe’s Trace Gas Orbiter Mars probe beamed a coded message towards Earth. Sixteen minutes later, the signal was received by three large radio telescopes on Earth. This project is part of an ambitious new SETI test and has been dubbed “A Sign in Space”.

The real purpose of this experiment is to bring people from all kinds of different backgrounds together to decipher the data sent in the message. The team is hoping that data scientists, computer scientists, radio astronomers, and other experts in the field will explore the information and use their skills to break the code. The project also encourages anyone interested in the challenge to participate and try their hand at deciphering the signal.

It’s an exciting time for SETI, and this project has scientists and experts around the world buzzing with anticipation. The project team hopes the information they gain from the signal will provide clues into the possibility of the existence of extraterrestrial life. As the data begins to arrive, researchers will have the unique opportunity to study a sample of real-world data which has been sent from space.

The decoded information could potentially revolutionize our understanding of the universe and the life that exists within it. For now, the project team is encouraging the public to join in on the fun and participate in solving this fascinating puzzle. Whether it leads to a huge breakthrough or results in a dead end, this project is sure to offer a unique learning experience for everyone involved.