NASA Astrobiology Program

NASA Astrobiology Update At Space Science Week 2026(with audio)

By Keith Cowing
Press Release
March 23, 2026
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NASA Astrobiology Update At Space Science Week 2026(with audio)
NASA Astrobiology Update At Space Science Week 2026

On 23 March 2026 the NASA Astrobiology Program staff gave an update presentation at National Academies of Science Space Science Week 2026

Speakers:
Dr. Rebecca McCauley Rench, Lead Scientist for Astrobiology, NASA-PSD /
Dr. Hannah Jang-Condell, Associate Lead for Astrobiology, NASA /
Dr. Rachel Harris, Postdoctoral Management Fellow, NASA

Audio

  • Part 1 Note: recording stopped due to technical issue – see part 2
  • Part 2 Note: recording resumed after technical issue

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