Applied Astrobiology: An Integrated Approach to the Future of Life in Space
Robin Wordsworth, Collin Cherubim, Shannon Nangle, Aaron Berliner, Esther Dyson, Peter Girguis, David Grinspoon, Rachel Harris, Ken Liu, Adam Marblestone, Christopher Mason, Ryan Morhard, Dimitar Sasselov, Sara Seager, Robert Wood, Peter Worden
TL;DR
This paper advocates for an integrated approach to astrobiology, combining the search for extraterrestrial life with supporting human space habitation to better understand and conceptualize life beyond Earth.
Contribution
It introduces a unified framework that links astrobiology and space life support, emphasizing their interconnectedness for future space exploration.
Findings
Unified approach enhances understanding of extraterrestrial life
Integrating search and support strategies improves space exploration planning
Conceptual framework aids in future life in space research
Abstract
Searching for extraterrestrial life and supporting human life in space are traditionally regarded as separate challenges. However, there are significant benefits to an approach that treats them as different aspects of the same essential inquiry: How can we conceptualize life beyond our home planet?
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Taxonomy
TopicsSpace Science and Extraterrestrial Life · Planetary Science and Exploration · Origins and Evolution of Life