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Drake's Equation 2nd parameter f_p: What fraction of stars form planets?

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Drake's Equation 4th parameter f_l: On what fraction of habitable planets does any form of life emerge?

4.74e-4

Drake's Equation 1st Parameter R∗: What is the average rate of formation of suitable stars (stars/year) in our galaxy?

4.05

Drake's Equation 3rd parameter n_e: What is the average number of habitable planets per star?

4.53e-2

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Drake's Equation 4th parameter f_l: On what fraction of habitable planets does any form of life emerge?

4.74e-4

Drake's Equation 1st Parameter R∗: What is the average rate of formation of suitable stars (stars/year) in our galaxy?

4.05

Drake's Equation 3rd parameter n_e: What is the average number of habitable planets per star?

4.53e-2