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Key Questions in AstrobiologyAstrobiology is a new name for a range of interdisciplinary studies related to life in the universe. The term is defined in the 1996 NASA Strategic Plan as 'The Study of the living universe. This field provides a scientific foundation for a multidisciplinary study of (1) the origin and distribution of life in the universe, (2) an understanding of the role of gravity in living systems, and (3) the study of the Earth's atmosphere and ecosystems.'
Document ID
19970025376
Acquisition Source
Ames Research Center
Document Type
Abstract
Authors
Morrison, David (NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA United States)
Date Acquired
August 17, 2013
Publication Date
December 1, 1996
Publication Information
Publication: Astrobiology Workshop: Leadership in Astrobiology
Subject Category
Space Biology
Accession Number
97N24930
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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