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Frank Donald Drake (May 28, 1930 – September 2, 2022) was an American astrophysicist and astrobiologist . He began his career as a radio astronomer, studying the planets of the Solar System and later pulsars.
Sep 5, 2022 · Frank Drake, who pointed a radio telescope at a pair of stars in 1960 hoping to find alien civilizations and thus kindled a continuing endeavor called the Search for Extraterrestrial...
Sep 2, 2022 · The article pays tribute to the American radio astronomer and astrophysicist who developed the Drake Equation and led the first SETI workshop. It also recounts his scientific achievements, such as observing Jupiter and Venus, and his legacy as a mentor and inspiration to generations of astronomers.
Sep 2, 2022 · Astronomer Frank Drake, who pioneered the modern search for intelligent life in the universe, passed away Friday (Sept. 2) at the age of 92. Drake is best known for the equation that bears his...
Sep 15, 2022 · Frank Drake was a radioastronomer who pioneered the search for extraterrestrial intelligence (SETI) and formulated the Drake Equation. He led several SETI projects, designed messages to alien civilizations and inspired generations of scientists.
Sep 2, 2022 · Frank Drake was known for his contributions to radio astronomy and his famous equation that estimates the probability of intelligent life in the galaxy. He also participated in several projects to search for and communicate with extraterrestrials.
Sep 6, 2022 · Frank Drake, who performed the first search for extraterrestrial intelligence in 1960, passed away on Friday. He also made major contributions to radio astronomy, Venus exploration and SETI theory.
