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Human radio signals have been expanding into space for over a century, creating a bubble of the Milky Way that is only a tiny fraction of the galaxy.
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Milky Way
Who
Humanity
What
Human radio signals have been expanding into space for over a century, creating a bubble of the Milky Way that is only a tiny fraction of the galaxy.
When
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:30:59 GMT · 2h 52m ago
Where
Milky Way ·
Why
Early experimental transmissions, commercial broadcasting, military radar, and television have changed the radio sky.
The Frontline Impact
How this affects you
Most of the galaxy is unaware of humanity's existence due to the limited reach of these radio signals.
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