Alien: “Take me to your leader.”
Human: “Uh. Okay. I guess that would be the Vice President at this time because she is the one sent to speak to the Space Force at Vandenberg.”
Alien: “Okay, whoever. We’ve just traveled more than four light years, and we have to get back, so, we’re kinda inna hurry.”
Human: “Here she is.”
Alien: “Madame Leader, we come from Alpha Centuari, 4.37 light years from your Solar System. The mass of our star is about the same as the mass of your star, but ours is a bit greater in diameter. The size and nature of our home star are just a hint that we might have more in common with you. The trip here was grueling because of the distance, so those of us standing before you are generations removed from those who left our home world. Nevertheless, we carry their message of peace and good will, and we hope to establish a working relationship since we now stand with you at your Space Force Headquarters.”
V.P.: “Space is exciting, and it, it spurs our imagination. I think everyone here recognizes how extraordinary space is. Whether it is satellites that orbit the Earth, humans that land on the Moon, or telescopes that peer into the furthest reaches of the universe, space is exciting. It spurs our imaginations, and it forces us to ask big questions. Space — it affects us all, and it connects us all.”*
Alien: “Can you tell us the purpose of your Space Force? Will it affect us or other neighboring civilizations?”
V.P.: “There are so many opportunities in space for our country and for all of humanity — from science, to commerce, to national security.”
Alien: “Does this emphasis on security mean you are a hostile race?”
V.P. “Space is exciting. There are so many opportunities in space for our country and for all of humanity — from science, to commerce, to national security. All of you on this base know the importance of the space systems that you use and operate and how important they are for our national security. Our space capabilities provide for global awareness, global connectivity, and global navigation. And, of course, we also know the threats we face in space.”
Alien: “Threats from space? Is that a reference to us? Do you believe we are a threat.”
V.P.: “Our administration has proposed the largest single increase in our military space capability in our nation’s history. And we will continue to invest so… [the Space Force is] able to protect our interests in space which, in turn, protects our interests here on Earth.”
Alien: “This all sounds a bit threatening. We’ve traveled long and far to arrive on your planet. Is this the message you have for us?”
V.P.: “As I said, space is exciting, and it spurs our imaginations. And we can see space with our own eyes (pointing to her eyes). There’s a moon, and well, there are other planets and space… It’s big, as Douglas Adams says, it’s very, very big. But we can see it with our own eyes. I’ve seen the stars with my own eyes (pointing to her eyes). As we all learn, ‘Twinkle, twinkle, little star, how I wonder what you are.’ I don’t know why they twinkle, but I’ve seen them twinkle with my own eyes (pointing to her eyes). We’re going to build rockets and things. Our administration is working to establish new rules and norms for the new challenges of the 21st century — areas like emerging technologies, cybersecurity, and, of course, space. And because space is very big, as the Chair of the Council, I made this issue a point of emphasis. I believe without clear norms, we face unnecessary risks in space. But let me assure you, we want a responsible and peaceful use of outer space, which, as I said, is very, very, very big.”
Alien: “I think we’ve heard enough.”
Second Alien: “I told you we should have turned around about two light years back.”
*https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=kamala+harris+on+space
Human: “Uh. Okay. I guess that would be the Vice President at this time because she is the one sent to speak to the Space Force at Vandenberg.”
Alien: “Okay, whoever. We’ve just traveled more than four light years, and we have to get back, so, we’re kinda inna hurry.”
Human: “Here she is.”
Alien: “Madame Leader, we come from Alpha Centuari, 4.37 light years from your Solar System. The mass of our star is about the same as the mass of your star, but ours is a bit greater in diameter. The size and nature of our home star are just a hint that we might have more in common with you. The trip here was grueling because of the distance, so those of us standing before you are generations removed from those who left our home world. Nevertheless, we carry their message of peace and good will, and we hope to establish a working relationship since we now stand with you at your Space Force Headquarters.”
V.P.: “Space is exciting, and it, it spurs our imagination. I think everyone here recognizes how extraordinary space is. Whether it is satellites that orbit the Earth, humans that land on the Moon, or telescopes that peer into the furthest reaches of the universe, space is exciting. It spurs our imaginations, and it forces us to ask big questions. Space — it affects us all, and it connects us all.”*
Alien: “Can you tell us the purpose of your Space Force? Will it affect us or other neighboring civilizations?”
V.P.: “There are so many opportunities in space for our country and for all of humanity — from science, to commerce, to national security.”
Alien: “Does this emphasis on security mean you are a hostile race?”
V.P. “Space is exciting. There are so many opportunities in space for our country and for all of humanity — from science, to commerce, to national security. All of you on this base know the importance of the space systems that you use and operate and how important they are for our national security. Our space capabilities provide for global awareness, global connectivity, and global navigation. And, of course, we also know the threats we face in space.”
Alien: “Threats from space? Is that a reference to us? Do you believe we are a threat.”
V.P.: “Our administration has proposed the largest single increase in our military space capability in our nation’s history. And we will continue to invest so… [the Space Force is] able to protect our interests in space which, in turn, protects our interests here on Earth.”
Alien: “This all sounds a bit threatening. We’ve traveled long and far to arrive on your planet. Is this the message you have for us?”
V.P.: “As I said, space is exciting, and it spurs our imaginations. And we can see space with our own eyes (pointing to her eyes). There’s a moon, and well, there are other planets and space… It’s big, as Douglas Adams says, it’s very, very big. But we can see it with our own eyes. I’ve seen the stars with my own eyes (pointing to her eyes). As we all learn, ‘Twinkle, twinkle, little star, how I wonder what you are.’ I don’t know why they twinkle, but I’ve seen them twinkle with my own eyes (pointing to her eyes). We’re going to build rockets and things. Our administration is working to establish new rules and norms for the new challenges of the 21st century — areas like emerging technologies, cybersecurity, and, of course, space. And because space is very big, as the Chair of the Council, I made this issue a point of emphasis. I believe without clear norms, we face unnecessary risks in space. But let me assure you, we want a responsible and peaceful use of outer space, which, as I said, is very, very, very big.”
Alien: “I think we’ve heard enough.”
Second Alien: “I told you we should have turned around about two light years back.”
*https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=kamala+harris+on+space
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