The cosmos is magnificent and immeasurable, teeming with countless exoplanets and infinite possibilities. Yet, amidst this grand spectacle, a singular question beckons: Are we alone?
Since our founding, the SETI Institute has been at the forefront of seeking this answer, striving to illuminate the darkness with discoveries that could redefine our understanding of life itself. But this moment in time is crucial, and we need your help to press forward.
The Challenge: Bridging the Gaps in Our Search
While technology and curiosity propel us, limitations in funding often put the brakes on our ambitious pursuits. To track even just a few stars, every moment of operation costs resources, and every byte of data is precious. In order to find an answer, we'll need to scan more star systems, analyze more cosmic signals, and venture further than ever before; yet, without adequate support, these important endeavors remain just out of reach.
Your Contribution: Focusing the Lens on Discovery
Your donation today can turn the tide. It allows us to sustain and amplify our search, ensuring that potential signatures of life are captured, preserved, and scrutinized by brilliant minds devoted to this quest.
How Your Gift Makes a Difference
- $50 could support a day of essential SETI data storage.
- $100 could help fund a 15-minute SETI search in the Trappist system.
- $500 could identify 1 exoplanet candidate through the TESS data pipeline.
Every dollar propels us further, fuels curiosity, and assures us that we are exploring all potential avenues to answer a question that has resonated across millennia.
Adding urgency to this quest, all gifts up to $20,000 will be matched through the end of this year. This special match means your impact is doubled, powering us forward in our quest for knowledge.
You can make your matched year-end gift below: