Applied Astrobiology: An Integrated Approach to the Future of Life in Space
Published: Apr 24, 2025
Last Updated: Apr 24, 2025
Authors:Robin Wordsworth, Collin Cherubim, Shannon Nangle, Aaron Berliner, Esther Dyson, Peter Girguis, David Grinspoon, Rachel Harris, Ken Liu, Adam Marblestone, Christopher Mason, Ryan Morhard, Dimitar Sasselov, Sara Seager, Robert Wood, Peter Worden
Abstract
Searching for extraterrestrial life and supporting human life in space are traditionally regarded as separate challenges. However, there are significant benefits to an approach that treats them as different aspects of the same essential inquiry: How can we conceptualize life beyond our home planet?