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Life from the stars?Scientists are now seriously considering the possibility that organic matter from interstellar space could have influenced, or even spurred, the origin of life on Earth. Various aspects of chemical evolution are discussed along with possible extraterrestrial sources responsible for contributing to Earth's life-producing, chemical composition. Specific topics covered include the following: interstellar matter, molecular clouds, asteroid dust, organic molecules in our solar system, interplanetary dust and comets, meteoritic composition, and organic-rich solar-system bodies.
Document ID
19950040482
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Pendleton, Yvonne J.
(NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Cruikshank, Dale P.
(NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 16, 2013
Publication Date
March 1, 1994
Publication Information
Publication: Sky & Telescope
Volume: 87
Issue: 3
ISSN: 0037-6604
Subject Category
Life Sciences (General)
Accession Number
95A72081
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other

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