Celebrating 25 Years of Exoplanet Astrobiology: Welcoming the Virtual Planetary Laboratory to its New Home at the SETI Institute
The Virtual Planetary Laboratory (VPL), one of NASA’s flagship astrobiology research teams, has officially joined the SETI Institute.
The SETI Institute is now accepting submissions for the Wow! Literary Award for Emerging Writers
The annual Wow! Literary Award for emerging writers and poets is a contest for emerging writers of all ages whose work explores questions of interspecies communication, intelligence and consciousness in the universe.
50 Years After Viking 1: The Mission That Changed the Search for Life on Mars
For thousands of years, Mars has inspired myths, speculation and scientific curiosity. Fifty years ago, humanity took a major step toward understanding our neighboring world when Viking 1 became the first spacecraft to successfully land and operate on the Martian surface.
SETI AIR Newsletter - July 2026
Inspired by that spirit of curiosity and discovery, we are delighted to launch the Wow! Literary Award for emerging writers and poets. Our Open Call is now live; read on to learn more.
SETI Institute Achievements: Q1 2026
Our First Quarter 2026 Activity Report captures the discoveries, collaborations, educational initiatives, and public outreach that are advancing our mission.
The latest industry news, interviews, technologies, and resources.
What We Do
At the SETI Institute, we explore the origins of life, the search for extraterrestrial intelligence, and the mysteries of the cosmos. Through cutting-edge research, education programs, and public outreach, we strive to expand humanity's understanding of the universe.
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Our educational initiatives inspire and train the next generation of scientists, fostering curiosity and innovation.
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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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