What does the search for habitable worlds mean for us? This month, the SETI Institute led a fascinating panel at SXSW to discuss habitability on Earth and beyond. SETI AIR Brittany Nelsonprovided a poignant counterpoint to the scientists’ discussion of the Drake equation by explaining how she finds meaning in data and creates an emotional connection to space exploration. “I’m interested in why we search, what our compulsion is, and re-reading some of the images in the NASA archives.”

Staying on the theme of habitable worlds, the Exotopia project is gearing up for launch. The third voyage starts in early April, this time to the mysterious water world TOI-1452B. Tickets are still available!

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Wishing you clear skies,
Bettina

 

Scott Kildall

Exotopia: TOI-1452B: Opening ther TOI-Box

You will join the 100 person crew of the USSS Hypatia on its approach to TOI-1452b and assist in the exploration of its surface. Your goal is to collect as much data about the planet and its resources as possible, and report back about its viability for future exploration.

NEW: The Exotopia site now features an integrated AI art generator, so you’ll be able to illustrate your own adventure story right on the website.