We've gotten a report that there might've been extraterrestrial contact.

Incorporating these factors, various systems have been created to assess the implications of extraterrestrial contact.

The physical distance between the two civilizations has also been used to assess the cultural impact of extraterrestrial contact.

The beliefs of the general public about the effect of extraterrestrial contact have also been studied.

The more conservative the respondents, the more harmful they considered extraterrestrial contact to be.

Various protocols have been drawn up detailing a course of action for scientists and governments after extraterrestrial contact.

The scientific and technological impact of extraterrestrial contact through electromagnetic waves would probably be quite small, especially at first.

It has also been suggested by a few paranormal authors that all or most human technology and culture is based on extraterrestrial contact.

"So, what were you saying about extraterrestrial contact?"

Though contactees faded from mainstream consciousness, people continued making claims of extraterrestrial contact.