astrobiology
NASA to shut down astrobiology virtual institute
NASA is planning to replace its two-decade-old virtual institute devoted to astrobiology with a looser network of research teams, a move the agency said reflects the maturity of the field but which has some scientists concerned.
“Ocean Worlds” discoveries build case for new missions
Discoveries involving two “ocean world” moons in the outer solar system announced April 13 are likely to bolster the case for planned and proposed spacecraft missions to those worlds.
NASA Astrobiology Strategy Nearing Completion
A long-delayed strategy to guide NASA’s efforts to search for life beyond Earth is finally nearing completion, more than a year later than originally planned, the agency’s chief scientist said Sept. 29.
