Why is this research group within the SETI Institute called the Carl Sagan Center?
The multi-disciplinary research group now called the Carl Sagan Center for the Study of Life in the Universe within the SETI Institute is dedicated to exploring the broad question of life. This includes characterizing life’s limits, understanding the structure and evolution of solar systems and galaxies and looking for the fingerprints of life in whatever form it may take in our own solar system and throughout the universe. In essence, this is the pursuit of the answer to humankind’s most basic question, “Are we alone?” This question was the prime motivating force for Carl Sagan’s career and it is fitting that his legacy be continued in a focused, stable, dedicated manner by a group of his peers.
