Framedrag

It has been noted that the binary star companion to our own star has observable periods of red and blue shifts in the wavelength. Indeed, these shifts have been verified as being the result of the approach and departure of the companion at near light speeds.

Nearly all other observed binary star systems do not exhibit this behavior.

Due to recent global and political events discussion has begun to investigate the feasibility of creating a long-term biosphere survival strategy. One popular idea is to create a genetic and biological repository and cast it adrift in deep space to orbit around our star until such time as needed. There are numerous challenges to this approach.

An alternative idea is to accelerate the repository to a velocity near to the speed of light. Relativistically this ensures that the contents will remain viable and in a state of superior preservation in relation to our home system. It may prove possible to include current members of our own race in order that they may return and colonize. In effect they can be considered time travelers bringing biodiversity from the distant past upon their deceleration and return home.

The technology to create such a system is well within our grasp. Once the decision is made, the will-power and required efforts involved are not insurmountable.

It should also be noted that we may not be the first to arrive at this idea. It cannot be ruled out that the aforementioned binary companion to our own system is in fact such a repository placed in high extended orbit around our own star.

While remote, the possibility can not be discounted. It is our recommendation that two efforts be undertaken.

Firstly, immediate collection, sequestration and construction of a long-term repository, including methods of storage, launch, acceleration and communication.

Secondly, a parallel effort to determine the status of our binary star companion. Should investigation prove positive, communication and retrieval is the logical next step.