The Limits of Organic Life in Planetary Systems (Paperback)

Language: English

Published by National Academies Press, Washington, 2007

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Paperback. The search for life in the solar system and beyond has to date been governed by a model based on what we know about life on Earth (terran life). Most of NASA's mission planning is focused on locations where liquid water is possible and emphasizes searches for structures that resemble cells in terran organisms. It is possible, however, that life exists that is based on chemical reactions that do not involve carbon compounds, that occurs in solvents other than water, or that involves oxidation-reduction reactions without oxygen gas. To assist NASA incorporate this possibility in its efforts to search for life, the NRC was asked to carry out a study to evaluate whether nonstandard biochemistry might support life in solar system and conceivable extrasolar environments, and to define areas to guide research in this area. This book presents an exploration of a limited set of hypothetical chemistries of life, a review of current knowledge concerning key questions or hypotheses about nonterran life, and suggestions for future research. The search for life in the solar system and beyond has to date been governed by a model based on what we know about life on Earth (terran life). Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

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Title
The Limits of Organic Life in Planetary Systems (Paperback)
Author
National Research Council
Publisher
National Academies Press, Washington
Publication year
2007
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Binding
Paperback
Language
English
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030910484X
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9780309104845
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