Demonstrating the existence of simple life forms (past or present) on a cosmic body other than Earth is exceedingly challenging. The actual verification of life would require studying samples containing biosignatures. With the exception of some active moons where jets and plumes may provide the means for satellites to analyse surface sourced material, most other cases require landing, exploring, collecting samples, and analysing them in situ—or bringing them back to Earth.
Searching for Signs of Life on Other Planets: Mars a Case Study / Vago J.L., Westall F., Cavalazzi B., Exo-Mars Science Working Team. - STAMPA. - (2019), pp. 283-300. [10.1007/978-3-319-96175-0_14]
Searching for Signs of Life on Other Planets: Mars a Case Study
Cavalazzi B.Writing – Review & Editing
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2019
Abstract
Demonstrating the existence of simple life forms (past or present) on a cosmic body other than Earth is exceedingly challenging. The actual verification of life would require studying samples containing biosignatures. With the exception of some active moons where jets and plumes may provide the means for satellites to analyse surface sourced material, most other cases require landing, exploring, collecting samples, and analysing them in situ—or bringing them back to Earth.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
