The benefits and harm of transmitting into space

@article{HaqqMisra2013TheBA,
  title={The benefits and harm of transmitting into space},
  author={Jacob D. Haqq-Misra and Michael Busch and Sanjoy M. Som and Seth D. Baum},
  journal={Space Policy},
  year={2013},
  volume={29},
  pages={40-48}
}
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