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The story flashes back two and a half years earlier, revealing Nelson's excitement about a forthcoming space mission that’s finally allowing him to fulfill his lifelong dream. With his wife Abigail, he shares the news amidst a joyous gathering with friends. At a briefing the next day, NASA officials announce a groundbreaking discovery of a radio anomaly—a potential signal from deep space. The signals appear to be artificial, igniting Nelson’s spirits and presenting him with the chance to lead a mission that could redefine humanity's understanding of life beyond Earth.