# Strategies for the search of life in the universe

**Authors:** Jean Schneider  
**arXiv:** [astro-ph/9604131](https://arxiv.org/abs/astro-ph/9604131)  
**Date:** 1996-04-23  
**Summary page:** https://www.summarizepaper.com/en/arxiv-id/astro-ph--9604131v1/

## Abstract

The discovery of an increasing number of Jupiter-like planets in orbit around other stars (or extra-solar planets) is a promising first step toward the search for Life in the Universe. We review all aspects of the question: - definition of Life - definition and characterization of the `habitable zone' around a star - overview of detection methods of planets, with special attention to habitable planets - present fingings - future projects.