An astrobiology strategy for the exploration of Mars / Committee on an Astrobiology Strategy for the Exploration of Mars ; Space Studies Board, Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences ; Board on Life Sciences, Division on Earth and Life Studies ; National Research Council of the National Academies.

Three recent developments have greatly increased interest in the search for life on Mars. The first is new information about the Martian environment including evidence of a watery past and the possibility of atmospheric methane. The second is the possibility of microbial viability on Mars. Finally,...

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Corporate Authors: National Research Council (U.S.). Committee on an Astrobiology Strategy for the Exploration of Mars, National Research Council (U.S.). Space Studies Board, National Research Council (U.S.). Board on Life Sciences
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Language:English
Published: Washington, D.C. : National Academies Press, ©2007.
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  • ""FrontMatter""; ""Preface""; ""Contents""; ""Executive Summary""; ""1 Introduction""; ""2 The Present State of KnowledgeAbout Mars and Possible Life""; ""3 Biosignatures and Abiotic Chemistry""; ""4 Characteristics of Sites for Astrobiological Investigation""; ""5 Methodologies for Advancing Astrobiology""; ""6 Astrobiological Assessment of Current Mars Mission Architecture""; ""7 Planetary Protection for Mars Missions""; ""8 Findings and Recommendations""; ""Appendixes""; ""A Martian Features Mentioned in Text""; ""B Glossary""