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.
Reports, Roadmaps, & Plans
NASA SMD: Advance Notice of Intent to Solicit: Science Transport & Robotic Innovation for Deployment and Exploration (STRIDE)
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) […]
NASA DARES Community Update At AGU
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 […]
A Science Strategy For The Human Exploration of Mars: Report Release Event
December 9, 2025 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM (ET) Register https://www.nationalacademies.org/projects/DEPS-SSB-23-02/event/46072
NASA Planetary Research: Year In Review Webinar December 10, 2025
On December 10, 2025 at 1 PM Eastern, NASA’s Planetary Science Division (PSD) Planetary Research Programs will host a webinar to celebrate the accomplishments of Planetary Research over the last […]
NASA SMD: Resetting ROSES Due Dates After the Government Shutdown
To the NASA Science Community, Now that NASA SMD has returned to normal operations, we are working to reset the proposal deadlines for ROSES-25 programs that were impacted by the […]
ROSES-25 Amendment 20: Exoplanets Research Program Step-1 Due Date Deferred to December 3, 2025
ROSES-25 Amendment 20: Exoplanets Research Program Step-1 Due Date Deferred to December 3, 2025
Communicating Discoveries In The Search For Life In The Universe Workshop Report
The potential discovery of life beyond Earth presents unique communication challenges for astrobiology. These include ambiguous data, public misconceptions, and the dynamics of social media platforms.
COSPAR Sample Safety Assessment Framework (SSAF)
The Committee on Space Research (COSPAR) Sample Safety Assessment Framework (SSAF) has been developed by a COSPAR appointed Working Group.
How Do YOU Say “Astrobiology”?
Editor’s note: I asked Grok to tell me how to say “astrobiology” in the top 100 languages spoken on Earth. The response I got back from Grok is below. “Astrobiology” […]
