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Impact of solar system exploration on theories of chemical evolution and the origin of lifeThe impact of solar system exploration on theories regarding chemical evolution and the origin of life is examined in detail. Major findings from missions to Mercury, Venus, the moon, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, and Titan are reviewed and implications for prebiotic chemistry are discussed. Among the major conclusions are: prebiotic chemistry is widespread throughout the solar system and universe; chemical evolution and the origin of life are intimately associated with the origin and evolution of the solar system; the rate, direction, and extent of prebiotic chemistry is highly dependent upon planetary characteristics; and continued exploration will increase understanding of how life originated on earth and allow better estimates of the likelihood of similar processes occurring elsewhere.
Document ID
19830049937
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Devincenzi, D. L.
(NASA Headquarters Washington, DC United States)
Date Acquired
August 11, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1983
Subject Category
Space Biology
Meeting Information
Meeting: Cosmochemistry and the origin of life; Advanced Study Institute
Location: Maratea
Country: Italy
Start Date: June 1, 1981
End Date: June 12, 1981
Accession Number
83A31155
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other

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