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, …

SETI is a generic acronym that stands for the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence. Scientists doing SETI experiments are looking for proof – not merely of life elsewhere – but of intelligent beings in …

SETI is no longer considered fringe science: it is now an active and rigorous area of research that builds upon decades of technological and scientific progress. The SETI Institute’s mission is not just to …

The SETI Institute was founded on November 20, 1984, by Tom Pierson and Jill Tarter, with its first project a radio search for extraterrestrial intelligence led by Jill Tarter. Early support came via …

Feb 11, 2017 · SETI Institute is a non-profit research organization, located in the Silicon Valley close to the NASA Ames Research Center. Our mission is to lead humanity's quest to understand the origins …

We also search for signals from advanced civilizations using the Allen Telescope Array, the Very Large Array in New Mexico, and our LaserSETI global observatory. The SETI Institute is the world’s only …

SETI Institute In the News: March Roundup 2026 In March 2026, SETI Institute researchers contributed to a wide range of conversations about our solar system and the search for life beyond Earth.

Mar 5, 2026 · Turbulent plasma near distant stars could blur ultra-narrow signals before they leave their home star systems, making them difficult to detect.

Mar 31, 2026 · In a recent SETI Live conversation, astronomer and Drake Award winner Dr. Jason Wright addressed that question through the lens of his new textbook, The Search for Extraterrestrial …

In 1984, Pierson and Tarter founded the SETI Institute to advance the search for life, intelligence, and our place in the cosmos. What began with a few researchers is today a center for astrobiology, …