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Projects

Discover the most ambitious SETI projects pushing the boundaries in the search for extraterrestrial intelligence. Our guide covers both professional scientific missions and citizen science opportunities where you can contribute to SETI research. Stay updated on the latest findings from SETI experiments, novel detection methods, and upcoming projects expanding the search for intelligent life in the universe.

 

 

Search for radio signals
Ongoing
COSMIC

The Commensal Open-Source Multimode Interferometer Cluster (COSMIC) is a commensal Ethernet-based digital signal processing backend and computer cluster on the VLA in New Mexico operated through the NRAO.


Search for life beyond Earth
Ongoing
The Virtual Planetary Laboratory (VPL)

The Virtual Planetary Laboratory (VPL) is an international astrobiology NASA research project focused on understanding how to identify life on planets beyond our Solar System.


Search for life beyond Earth
Ongoing
Discovery and Futures Lab

The Discovery and Futures Lab at the SETI Institute fosters novel and anticipatory research at the intersection of science, society, our planet, and the search for life beyond Earth.

 



Search for radio signals
Ongoing
SERENDIP

Search for Extraterrestrial Radio Emissions from Nearby Developed Intelligent Populations


Search for signals
Ongoing
LASER SETI

LaserSETI is a network of optical instruments distributed around the world designed to observe "all of the sky, all of the time" in search of laser pulses originating outside of our solar system.


Search for signals
Ongoing
Breakthrough Listen

Breakthrough Listen is the largest ever scientific research program aimed at finding evidence of civilizations beyond Earth.