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Robert A. Freitas Jr., Xenology: An Introduction to the Scientific Study of Extraterrestrial Life, Intelligence, and Civilization, First Edition, Xenology Research Institute, Sacramento, CA, 1979; http://www.xenology.info/Xeno.htm

19.1  Alien Materials Technology

Before considering the question of living space and artificial habitats, it is interesting to consider the kinds of materials and tools ETs may be able to use on their construction projects. We may be assured that any currently available human technology will also be known to alien engineers as well, and probably in its most perfected form. More intriguing perhaps are those technical skills which presently elude our grasp, yet which theory predicts are possible.

Last updated on 6 December 2008