Frank Drake Latest articles by Frank Drake The Center for the Study of Life in the Universe By Frank Drake published 2 June 05 Astronomy Get the Space.com NewsletterBreaking space news, the latest updates on rocket launches, skywatching events and more!Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors MORE FROM SPACE...1Where are all the 'hot Neptune' exoplanets? Orbital chaos may have booted them out2'It was the realization of a dream that we had chased for decades.' Powerful cosmic winds around neutron star reveal secrets of monster black holes3Rock the cosmos: An asteroid trivia quiz4How 'Foundation' star Pilou Asbæk 'tapped into that crazy mad vibe' to bring Asimov's villain to life (exclusive)5'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' showrunners explain Season 3's intense cosmic horror finale (exclusive)