Beyond the Earth

nities’ causal relationship with its’ surrounding environment while also contributing to protracted information-conservation and communication strategies for the benefit of deep-time archaeology. The foundations’ present emphasis is focused upon;
(1) formally examining the diverse fragments of humanities’ cultural heritage that are perceptible within interstellar transmissions, space messages/ artefacts and the terrestrial biome in order to pioneer deep-time ‘primer’ communication strategies. (2) developing 'Companion Guide to Earth' introductory artefacts as an experimental, interdisciplinary platform to assess the feasibility of supporting deep-time archaeology from geocentric orbit while also contributing research to protracted communication applications. (4) investigating the significance of elements of orbital debris/ objects residing on other astronomical bodies as part of space archaeology studies. These generative investigations have already culminated into several essential publications and catalogues alongside database visualisations as part of our outreach, education and participation strategies. The Beyond the Earth foundation, registered as a charitable entity in 2018 (SC048652), is governed by a multidisciplinary council of trustees who provide oversight and guidance on all activities alongside a number of voluntary project directors, collaborating partners and other committed agents who help us to deliver inspiring opportunities and educational activities across a number of disciplinary and cultural interests. Our principle objectives adhere to both the egalitarian and common heritage of humankind principles; premises of international law which designate that defined elements of humankinds' collective (cultural and natural) heritage should be held in trust and protected from exploitation for the benefit of future generations.