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AstrobiologyAstrobiology is the study of the origins, evolution and distribution of life in the universe. It provides a biological perspective to many areas of NASA research, linking such endeavors as the search for habitable planets beyond our solar system, exploration missions to Mars and Europa, and efforts to understand the origin and early evolution of life. Astrobiology addresses three fundamental questions: How does life begin and develop? Does life exist elsewhere in the universe What is the future of life on Earth and beyond? This talk will address our concepts about the definition of life, how life might have begun, and how our blaspheme and planet have co-evolved for billions of years. The talk will explore how the perspectives gained from interdisciplinary research in the biological, geological and space sciences will prepare us to search for habitable environments and blasphemes elsewhere in the Universe.
Document ID
20020060744
Acquisition Source
Ames Research Center
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
DesMarais, David
(NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA United States)
Date Acquired
August 20, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 2002
Subject Category
Exobiology
Meeting Information
Meeting: Burpee Museum''s Paleo Festival
Location: Rockford, IL
Country: United States
Start Date: February 22, 2002
End Date: February 24, 2002
Funding Number(s)
PROJECT: RTOP 344-50-92-02
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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