The Drake Equation

The Drake Equation is a formula used to estimate the number of active, communicative extraterrestrial civilizations in our galaxy. It considers factors like the number of stars that could support life, the fraction of those stars with planets, the number of planets that could potentially harbor life, and the likelihood of life evolving into intelligent beings. Each factor combines to create an estimate of how many civilizations might exist and be capable of communicating with us. While the precise values remain uncertain, the equation encourages scientific inquiry into the presence of life beyond Earth.