--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: The reality is that we know that this…" description: "\"The reality is that we know that this universe, that our galaxy, has billions of stars. We know that stars have planets. So the likelihood that there i..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/352/mae-jemison-9290_astronomy_the-reality-is-that-we-know-that-this-un_1652817.jpg" --- # The reality is that we know that this universe, that our… ![“The reality is that we know that this universe, that our galaxy, has billions of stars. We know that stars have planets. So the likelihood that there is life somewhere else to me is just absolutely there.” quote by Mae Jemison](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/352/mae-jemison-9290_astronomy_the-reality-is-that-we-know-that-this-un_1652817.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/352/mae-jemison-9290_astronomy_the-reality-is-that-we-know-that-this-un_1652817.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/352/mae-jemison-9290_astronomy_the-reality-is-that-we-know-that-this-un_1652817.jpg) > “The reality is that we know that this universe, that our galaxy, has billions of stars. We know that stars have planets. So the likelihood that there is life somewhere else to me is just absolutely there.” [Mae Jemison](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/mae-jemison/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Given the vast number of stars and planets, the probability of extraterrestrial life is high **In simple terms:** Many stars and planets make alien life likely Key Takeaway Consider the possibility of life beyond Earth Themes science exploration possibility Mood wonder thoughtful Type scientific inspirational When to use this quote - space research - education - public outreach - philosophical Key Concepts astronomy exobiology Questions to Reflect On - What evidence would convince you of alien life? - How does this possibility affect humanity’s future? 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