Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUV) from the University of Sydney has taken a deep dive in the oceans surrounding Norfolk Island on an scientific expedition to document previously unexplored reefs.
Exploration
Posted inAnalog Studies, Artemis & Lunar Exploration, Astronauts and Explorers, Away Teams & Field Reports, Exploration Gear & Tech, Life Support Systems, People Of Astrobiology, Space Physiology & Medicine, Status Report
Predicting Exploration Crew Medical Officer Training Needs: Applying Evidence-Based Predictive Analytics to Space Medicine Training
Introduction: Predictive analytics may be a useful adjunct to identify training needs for exploration class medical officers onboard deep space vehicles.
Posted inAstrobiology (general), Astronomy & Telescopes, SETI & Technosignatures
NASA And The Challenge Of Searching For Life Elsewhere
By guest author: Jeff Nosanov America means different things to different people, but I am surprised to see that to some it means giving up. In 2025 we have accumulated […]
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Call for Applications: NASA-DARES (Decadal Astrobiology Research and Exploration Strategy) Task Force 1
Self-Nominations Invited for Task Force 1 (TF1): Development of NASA-DARES 2025: The 2025 NASA Decadal Astrobiology Research and Exploration Strategy
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Tricorder Tech: Single-Cell Proteomics Using Mass Spectrometry
Editor’s note: If we aspire to mount expeditions to new worlds and then embrace the task of characterizing and quantifying whatever life forms we find, the ability to map and […]
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A Comprehensive Framework For Assessing Terrestrial Analogue Field Sites For Ocean Worlds
Field studies at terrestrial analogue sites represent an important contribution to the science of ocean worlds.
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Reminder: NASA Decadal Astrobiology Research and Exploration Strategy (DARES) RFI
As a reminder, NASA is seeking community input for the development of the forthcoming NASA Decadal Astrobiology Research and Exploration Strategy (NASA-DARES). RFI responses are due February 4, 2025.
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Marine Science Can Contribute to the Search for Extra-Terrestrial Life
Life on our planet likely evolved in the ocean, and thus exo-oceans are key habitats to search for extraterrestrial life.
Posted inBiosignatures & Paleobiology, Europa, Exploration Gear & Tech, Icy Worlds, Imaging & Spectroscopy, Jupiter, Missions & Hardware, Robotics/Rovers/UAVs, Water/Hycean Worlds & Oceanography
The Europa Clipper Astrobiology Spacecraft Is Truly Immense
In this image a single human is seen standing next to an immense space droid, Europa Clipper. This is the largest planetary exploration spacecraft that NASA has ever created. And […]
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Request for Information: Development of NASA-DARES 2025: The NASA Decadal Astrobiology Research and Exploration Strategy
Number: NNH25ZDA002LRelease Date: October 8, 2024Response Date: February 4, 2025Short URL: https://go.nasa.gov/ABStrategyRFI Dear Colleagues: NASA’s Science Mission Directorate (SMD) is pleased to announce a Request for Information (RFI) to gather […]