Astrobiology on the International Space Station [electronic resource] / by Jean-Pierre de Vera.
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TextSeries: SpringerBriefs in Space Life SciencesPublisher: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2020Edition: 1st ed. 2020Description: VIII, 61 p. 17 illus. online resourceContent type: text Media type: computer Carrier type: online resourceISBN: 9783030616915Subject(s): Biochemistry | Astronomy | Astrophysics | Evolutionary biology | Microbiology | Biochemistry, general | Astronomy, Astrophysics and Cosmology | Evolutionary Biology | MicrobiologyAdditional physical formats: Printed edition:: No title; Printed edition:: No titleDDC classification: 572 LOC classification: QH345QD415-436Online resources: Click here to access online
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Springer Nature eBookSummary: 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.
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.