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This image was taken near the closest approach point, at a range of 560 kilometers (335 miles) and is the highest resolution picture of Europa that will be obtained by Galileo North is to the right of the picture, and the sun illuminates the surface from that direction. This image, centered at approximately 13 degrees south latitude and 235 degrees west longitude, is approximately 1.8 kilometers (1 mile) wide. The resolution is 6 meters (19 feet) per picture element. This image was taken on December 16, 1997 by the solid state imaging system camera on NASA's Galileo spacecraft. Larger image

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Survival Limits Of Psychrotolerant Microorganisms With Relevance For Planetary Protection Of The Icy Moons

by Keith CowingFebruary 17, 2026February 17, 2026

Investigating the survival limits of extremophilic microorganisms exposed to simulated space conditions can shed light on the ability of terrestrial microorganisms to survive and propagate on other planetary bodies.

Astrobiology (general), Astrochemistry, Astrogeology, Astronauts and Explorers, Missions & Hardware, Policy, Reports, Roadmaps, & Plans, Status Report

NASA ROSES-25 Amendment 39: Rolling Submissions Extended Through August

by Keith CowingJanuary 26, 2026January 26, 2026

Historically the new omnibus ROSES solicitation was released in February but proposals to the programs from the prior year’s ROSES that were rolling submissions (no due date) could be submitted […]

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Astrobiology Mentioned In OSTP Report On Science & Technology Highlights

by Keith CowingJanuary 21, 2026January 21, 2026

There is a mention of #astrobiology in this new White House OSTP report on Science & Technology Highlights: Year One:

NASA Astrobiology Program, Policy, Reports, Roadmaps, & Plans, Status Report

NASA ROSES-2026 To Be Released July 2026

by Keith CowingJanuary 21, 2026January 21, 2026

In 2025, NASA’s Science Mission Directorate (SMD) released the annual Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) solicitation in July rather than February, the traditional target release date. For […]

Missions & Hardware, Policy, Reports, Roadmaps, & Plans, Status Report

The Future of the Planetary Science Analysis and Assessment Groups (AGs)

by Keith CowingJanuary 20, 2026January 20, 2026

Editor’s note: on 16 January 2026 NASA Planetary Science Division Director Louise M. Prockter: distributed this letter “The Future of the Planetary Science Analysis and Assessment Groups (AGs)” These are the current NASA […]

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NASA Decadal Astrobiology Research and Exploration Strategy (NASA-DARES). Venus Exploration and Analysis Group (VEXAG) November 2025 Meeting

by Keith CowingJanuary 19, 2026January 20, 2026

Introduction: NASA sponsored Astrobiology research focuses on three basic questions: How does life begin and evolve? Does life exist elsewhere in the Universe? How do we search for life in […]

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NASA DARES AGU Community Update Recording Now Available

by Keith CowingJanuary 15, 2026January 16, 2026

In case you missed it, the recording of the NASA-DARES Community Update, held during the AGU Fall Meeting on December 18, 2025, is now available on the NASA-DARES webpage.

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Searching For Extraterrestrial Life Advances Terrestrial Sustainability

by Keith CowingJanuary 5, 2026January 2, 2026

Astrobiology, while traditionally focused on understanding the origin of life on Earth and the potential for life elsewhere, offers powerful tools and insights for addressing urgent challenges on our planet.

NASA’s Science Mission Directorate (SMD) through the Mars Exploration Program (MEP) within the Planetary Science Division (PSD) intends to add a new program element under the Planetary Science Division (PSD) in the ROSES-2025 solicitation entitled Science Transport & Robotic Innovation for Deployment and Exploration (STRIDE).

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NASA SMD: Advance Notice of Intent to Solicit: Science Transport & Robotic Innovation for Deployment and Exploration (STRIDE)

by Keith CowingDecember 17, 2025December 17, 2025

NASA’s Science Mission Directorate (SMD) through the Mars Exploration Program (MEP) within the Planetary Science Division (PSD) intends to add a new program element under the Planetary Science Division (PSD) […]

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NASA DARES Community Update At AGU

by Keith CowingDecember 13, 2025January 14, 2026

As part of AGU’s ancillary programming, the NASA Astrobiology Program will host a NASA-DARES Community Update on Thursday, December 18, 2025, from 6:00–8:00 PM CST at the Hyatt Regency New […]

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Survival Limits Of Psychrotolerant Microorganisms With Relevance For Planetary Protection Of The Icy Moons

NASA ROSES-25 Amendment 39: Rolling Submissions Extended Through August

Astrobiology Mentioned In OSTP Report On Science & Technology Highlights

NASA ROSES-2026 To Be Released July 2026

The Future of the Planetary Science Analysis and Assessment Groups (AGs)

NASA Decadal Astrobiology Research and Exploration Strategy (NASA-DARES). Venus Exploration and Analysis Group (VEXAG) November 2025 Meeting

NASA DARES AGU Community Update Recording Now Available

Searching For Extraterrestrial Life Advances Terrestrial Sustainability

NASA SMD: Advance Notice of Intent to Solicit: Science Transport & Robotic Innovation for Deployment and Exploration (STRIDE)

NASA DARES Community Update At AGU

PJ Harvey Announces New Song “Voyager”

Fifty Years after Viking: The Promise of Solar System Microbiology and Microbial Ecology

Characterising Transiting Exoplanets At Long Orbital Period: Lessons Learned For PLATO From 10 Years Of Monitoring The HIP41378 System

Implications Of Self-consistent H2O Ice Optical Constants On Radiative Transfer Models Of Disks

The GAPS Programme at TNG LXXIV. A Reanalysis Of The Planetary Systems TOI-1272 And TOI-1694 With HARPS-N And Retraction Of The Planetary Interpretation Of TOI-1272 c