An astrobiology strategy for the exploration of Mars /

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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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autores Corporativos: 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
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Washington, D.C. : National Academies Press, ©2007.
Temas:
Planetary science.
Planétologie.
TRAVEL.
Planets > Exploration
Planetary science
Mars (Planet) > Exploration.
Mars (Planète) > Exploration.
Mars (Planet)
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • 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

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