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The Drake Equation was created by Dr. Frank Drake. It is used to test the probability of their being extra-terrestrial life. The equation is written as N = R x Fp x Ne x Fe x Fi x Fc x L. N is the number of civilizations in our galaxy where communication might be possible. R is the average rate formation per year in our galaxy. Fp is the fraction of those stars that have planets. Ne is the number of planets that can possibly support life. Fe is the fraction that can potentially develop life at some point. Fi is the fraction that can develop intelligent life. Fc is the fraction of civilizations that can develop technology that releases detectable signals into space. Finally, L is the length of time such civlizations release detectable signals into space.

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