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Identification of Extraterrestrial MicrobiologyMany of the key questions addressed in the field of Astrobiology are based upon the assumption that life exists, or at one time existed, in locations throughout the universe. However, this assumption is just that, an assumption. No definitive proof exists. On Earth, life has been found to exist in many diverse environment. We believe that this tendency towards diversity supports the assumption that life could exists throughout the universe. This paper provides a summary of several innovative techniques for the detection of extraterrestrial life forms. The primary questions addressed are does life currently exist beyond Earth and if it does, is that life evolutionary related to life on Earth?
Document ID
20020070289
Acquisition Source
Ames Research Center
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Flynn, Michael
(NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA United States)
Rasky, Daniel J.
Date Acquired
August 20, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1998
Subject Category
Exobiology
Meeting Information
Meeting: International Conference on Environmental Systems
Location: Denver, CO
Country: United States
Start Date: July 12, 1999
End Date: July 15, 1999
Funding Number(s)
PROJECT: RTOP 839-88-20
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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