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Experience live eclipse coverage from the path of totality, conversations with SETI Institute scientists, and a performance by the world's first orchestra composed of astronauts, scientists, engineers, and researchers

The annual Wow! Literary Award for emerging writers and poets is a contest for emerging writers of all ages whose work explores questions of interspecies communication, intelligence and consciousness in the universe.

The Virtual Planetary Laboratory (VPL), one of NASA’s flagship astrobiology research teams, has officially joined the SETI Institute.

For thousands of years, Mars has inspired myths, speculation and scientific curiosity. Fifty years ago, humanity took a major step toward understanding our neighboring world when Viking 1 became the first spacecraft to successfully land and operate on the Martian surface.

Inspired by that spirit of curiosity and discovery, we are delighted to launch the Wow! Literary Award for emerging writers and poets. Our Open Call is now live; read on to learn more. 

Our First Quarter 2026 Activity Report captures the discoveries, collaborations, educational initiatives, and public outreach that are advancing our mission.