Source: Midjourney (2023, May 11). Artistic AI Illustration of Astrobiology. midjourney. midjourney.com
Short Definition:
Astrobiology is an interdisciplinary field of research concerned with the origin, evolution, distribution and future of life in the universe. It encompasses research in astronomy, biology, chemistry, geology, and physics.
Detailed Definition:
The goal of this study is to understand more about the origin and evolution of life on Earth, planetary system formation, organic compounds in space, and whether or not life exists or might exist elsewhere. Especially the frozen moons of the outer solar system, particularly Europa and Enceladus, as well as Mars, are of significant astrobiological interest. These solar system bodies are the focus of current and future multinational space missions, for example in the DLR.
Etymology:
astro - Ancient Greek - ἄστρον (astron) "star"
bio – Ancient Greek - βίος (bíos) “life”
logy – Ancient Greek -λογία (logía) “branch of study” or “to speak”
Sample Sentence(s):
“The research field of astrobiology is gaining more and more importance in the last decades.”
“Did you see the documentary on astrobiology last week?”
