On June 1, 2026, the International Academy of Astronautics dated an updated declaration for the scientific Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence, replacing its 2010 principles with guidance shaped for a digital media era. First contact protocols begin there: with evidence handling, authentication, independent examination, researcher safety, data preservation, public communication, and restraint about any reply.
This story is only covered by news sources that have yet to be evaluated by the independent media monitoring agencies we use to assess the quality and reliability of news outlets on our platform. Learn more here.