LibertyCon 38

Embark on a thrilling journey through humanity’s quest to answer the age-old question: Are we alone in the universe? From wild speculation in pulp novels to today’s high-tech NASA missions, our search for extraterrestrial life has morphed into a dazzling, multi-disciplinary adventure worthy of any sci-fi epic. Discover how NASA Science channels our curiosity with cutting-edge spacecraft that probe the mysteries of the Drake Equation, and how exploring Earth’s own bizarre habitats helps us imagine what alien life might look like. Dive into amazing missions—like OSIRIS-REx, Curiosity, Perseverance, TESS, and Europa Clipper. Recent discoveries have ignited our imaginations with tantalizing hints of life beyond Earth, but the real challenge is just beginning: separating genuine biosignatures from cosmic red herrings. Join us as we look to the future, where new explorations will push the boundaries of what’s possible—and perhaps bring us closer than ever to a universe teeming with life. NASA astrobiologist Dr. Becky McCauley Rench presents.