Astrobiology on the International Space Station
Author | : Jean-Pierre de Vera |
Publisher | : Springer Nature |
Total Pages | : 61 |
Release | : 2020-11-16 |
ISBN-10 | : 9783030616915 |
ISBN-13 | : 3030616916 |
Rating | : 4/5 (15 Downloads) |
Download or read book Astrobiology on the International Space Station written by Jean-Pierre de Vera and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-11-16 with total page 61 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume on astrobiology of the Springer Briefs in Life Sciences book series addresses the three fundamental questions on origin, evolution, distribution and future of life in the universe: how does life begin and evolve? Is there life beyond Earth and, if so, how can we detect it? What is the future of life on Earth and in the universe? The book provides insights into astrobiological experiments that are being performed on the International Space Station, ISS, and discusses their findings. This extremely exciting volume on astrobiology is intended for scientists of various research fields and for laypersons interested in space research and in the fundamental issues of the universe and life.