kontaktplanet
kontaktplanet, literally “contact planet” in German, is a term used to describe a hypothetical planetary target chosen for initiating contact with extraterrestrial civilizations. The concept appears in space-policy discussions, astrobiology theory, and science fiction as a way to explore how humanity might select a site or context for deliberate communication.
Proposals about a kontaktplanet outline criteria such as planetary habitability, orbital stability, visibility from Earth, and
In real-world science, there is no single planet designated as the kontaktplanet. The idea serves as a
In fiction, kontaktplanet appears as a narrative device guiding first contact events. Authors use it to anchor
See also Interstellar communication, METI, exoplanet, habitable zone.