From Moon to Mars: What Artemis II Means for the Future
NASA’s Artemis II mission will send astronauts on a lunar flyby to test systems critical for future Moon missions and eventual human exploration of Mars.
Drake Awards 2026
Tickets available! The Drake Awards is the SETI Institute’s premier celebration of bold ideas, transformative discovery, and humanity’s enduring question: Are we alone in the universe?
SETI Institute Names Lori Marino as 2026 Drake Award Recipient
Marino is recognized for advancing our understanding of intelligence—on Earth and beyond—and for applying that knowledge to foster meaningful scientific, ethical, and social change.
The Science of SETI: Inside the First Modern Textbook
The timing is not accidental. SETI has moved far beyond its early identity as a radio experiment. Today, it is a rapidly expanding scientific field with its own methodologies, literature, and interdisciplinary reach.
We Finally Have a Shortlist for Finding Life Beyond Earth
A paper published this week in Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society presents a curated list of 45 rocky exoplanets in the habitable zone of their stars. This is not just another catalog; it is one of the first systematically prioritized shortlists, shifting the focus of planetary science from raw discovery toward strategic prioritization.
Cosmic Consciousness Literary Residency
The SETI Institute is accepting proposals for the Cosmic Consciousness Literary Residency for 2026/2027. Submit your materials by June 1, 2026 to ensure your application is considered.
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How SETI Designed A Telescope To Look For Extraterrestrial Civilizations
In 2025, we invited Scott Manley for a tour of the Allen Telescope Array in Hat Creek, CA. Take an in-depth look of the facilities and research happening at the Hat Creek Radio Observatory!
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