Where Should We Search for Life Beyond Earth?

If life exists beyond Earth, which worlds offer the best conditions to support it?

Scientists have identified key locations—ranging from subsurface oceans on icy moons to exoplanets in habitable zones—where the essential ingredients for life might be present.

The SETI Institute’s eBook, "10 Places to Search for Life Beyond Earth," explores the most promising environments in our Solar System and beyond. Through high-resolution imagery and scientific insights, this guide highlights where astrobiologists are focusing their search.

In it, you’ll discover:

  • The most scientifically compelling locations for potential life, from Mars to Europa to exoplanets
  • What makes a world habitable—liquid water, energy sources, and chemical building blocks
  • High-resolution images from NASA missions and planetary exploration

The search for life in the universe is ongoing. Request your free eBook today by completing the form and start exploring the worlds that could reshape our understanding of biology and the cosmos.