Designed for general astrophysics and search for signs of life on Earth-like planets orbiting nearby stars. It is a candidate cornerstone 9 for a European Space Agency mission in 2015.

A NASA and JPL site in search of another Earth

The reference site for astronomer involved in the search for extrasolar planets.

An analysis of the differences between planets orbiting red dwarf stars including tidal locking and spectrum. Shows how life could develop in these conditions.

EXPORT is a consortium of European astronomers using the telescopes on La Palma and Tenerife to study extra-solar planets, as well as the formation and evolution of protoplanetary systems.

A NASA mission dedicated to discovery of planets around others stars through observation of planets transits.

HST Astrometry Science Team

Worldwide Network of Astronomers Searching for Extra-Solar Planets

A brief history of the search for extrasolar planets, the findings and the future implications.

Explains NASA's plan to use sensitive telescopes to find planets outside of the solar-system. Includes charts and drawings.