The Drake Equation is a probabilistic formula devised by astronomer Frank Drake in 1961 to estimate the number of active, communicative extraterrestrial civilizations in our galaxy. It takes into account factors such as the rate of star formation, the fraction of stars with planets, the number of planets capable of supporting life, and the likelihood of intelligent life emerging and developing the ability to communicate. While the Drake Equation is not a precise predictive tool, it serves as a framework for considering the factors influencing the search for extraterrestrial intelligence (SETI) and the potential prevalence of life in the universe.
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