Astrobiology | Europa | Mars | SETI | Terraforming | UFOs | General Astronomy Astrobiology NASA: Astrobiology Get a broad overview of NASA's involvement in the study and search for life in our universe. NASA Astrobiology Roadmap The product of more than 150 scientists and technologists, this roadmap attempts to address how life began and where we should focus our search. Astrobiology Now This encyclopedic resource offers astrobiology definitions, background info, links to related articles, and more. Europa Icepick Join in the effort to design a Europa ocean probe. The Europa Ocean Explorer project at the Icepick site hosts a lively discussion of how to drill beneath Europa's ice-covered surface. The Europa Ocean Explorer. Hydrobot Design Issues Visit this page for a summary of hydrobot design issues related to Icepick's Europa Ocean Explorer project. Galileo Journey to Jupiter Follow the progress of the Galileo project at this NASA site. See where the spacecraft is now, and learn more about Europa and its neighboring moons. Mars Mars Academy Join this community of students and space aficionados who are working together to plan a manned mission to Mars. The academy's online "courses" are free, and dedicated participants can earn a "Mars Expert" degree. The Mars Society This activist group aims to improve general awareness of the Red Planet, as well as encourage government and private funding for Mars exploration and pioneering. In addition to membership information, the site offers research news and bulletin boards. SETI SETI Institute Online Learn more about the SETI Institute at their official site. Read about the SETI Institute's history, mission, and current research projects. SETI@home Help in the search for audible signs of extraterrestrial intelligence using your own computer. Project SERENDIP offers free downloadable software and instructions. The Planetary Society Find news and live data on current searches for unique radio and light transmissions that might lead us to extraterrestrial life. The Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence at U.C. Berkeley See what SETI projects are under way at the University of California, Berkeley. Harvard SETI Home Page Learn more about Harvard's SETI projects. SETI League SETI League This site is home to the SETI League, an international grass-roots organization dedicated to privatizing the electromagnetic search for intelligent alien life. The Columbus Optical SETI Observatory Learn about the optical search for extraterrestrial intelligence, known as OSETI. Terraforming Astrobiology Now: Terraforming and Ecogenesis. Endorsed by the National Space Society, this page aggregates online terraforming resources. Find everything from academic articles to borderline science fiction. Mars Academy: Living on Mars Mentioned earlier in this site list, the Mars Academy explores the idea of terraforming Mars and establishing a permanent community there. Earth & Sky: Terraforming Read the transcript of this science radio series discussion on re-engineering planets. UFOs Committee for the Scientific Investigation of Claims of the Paranormal More succinctly known as CSICOP, this committee encourages the critical investigation of the paranormal and fringe-science claims. The Skeptical Inquirer Published by the CSICOP, this print publication also offers a few published articles online. Articles are archived since 1996. NOVA: Kidnapped by UFOs Hear what UFO skeptics and believers say about alleged alien visitors, in this PBS documentary companion site. General Astronomy NASA The acronym stands for National Aeronautics and Space Administration, but most know it as NASA. Here, you'll find everything related to U.S. space exploration including history, launch schedules, research news, and links to other NASA sites. Astronomy Magazine Read news and astronomy articles online. Sky and Telescope Magazine Find information on sky events and the technologies behind viewing them. SpaceViews Complete with space and exploration news, this magazine is solely online. General Astronomy at PBS Online NOVA: Hunt for Alien Worlds Learn more about the search for new planets... and perhaps new life forms. Voyage to the Milky Way Long-distance space flight is no longer a subject for science fiction. Learn how today's visionaries are putting science and cents to work. Scientific American Frontiers: From Mir to Mars View an archived Web cast with NASA Astronaut Andy Thomas on space station Mir. Mysteries of Deep Space Celebrate the achievements of modern astronomy and probe the limits of future exploration. John Glenn, American Hero Relive John Glenn's recent historic mission into space.