Extraterrestrial Life

Extraterrestrial life refers to any form of life that exists outside of Earth. This encompasses a wide range of possibilities, from simple microbial organisms to advanced intelligent civilizations that may inhabit other planets, moons, or celestial bodies within the universe. The search for extraterrestrial life involves various scientific fields, including astrobiology, astronomy, and planetary science, and seeks to understand the conditions required for life to arise and thrive beyond our planet. Investigations often focus on habitable zones around stars, the study of extreme environments on Earth, and the exploration of other planets and moons within our solar system, such as Mars or the icy moons of Jupiter and Saturn. The concept of extraterrestrial life raises profound questions about the nature of life, the uniqueness of Earth, and the potential for contact with other civilizations.