VSPO-HALCA and the Earth as a medium

Abstract

In this article, I examine the impact of space-based Very Long Baseline Interferometry (VLBI) as implemented in the VSOP-HALCA project (1997), which not only enabled the detection of extragalactic worlds but also transformed Earth into an astronomical detection medium. This transformation, part of what is termed the ‘Second Age Air’, transcends mere spatial observation, redefining Earth as a cybernetic-informatic ecosystem. This metamorphosis is not confined to mere physical ‘terraforming’ but extends its implications into the cognitive domain, altering Earth’s geography within a context of global interaction among technology, environment, and human perception. The paper delves into how VSOP-HALCA, through these innovations, has reconfigured our relationship with space, ushering in a new era of synergistic interaction between humanity, technology, and the planet.