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The European AstRoMap project (supported by the European Commission Seventh Framework Programme) surveyed the state of the art of astrobiology in Europe and beyond and produced the first European roadmap for astrobiology research. In the context of this roadmap, astrobiology is understood as the study of the origin, evolution, and distribution of life in the context of cosmic evolution; this includes habitability in the Solar System and beyond. The AstRoMap Roadmap identifies five research topics, specifies several key scientific objectives for each topic, and suggests ways to achieve all the objectives. The five AstRoMap Research Topics are • Research Topic 1: Origin and Evolution of Planetary Systems• Research Topic 2: Origins of Organic Compounds in Space• Research Topic 3: Rock-Water-Carbon Interactions, Organic Synthesis on Earth, and Steps to Life• Research Topic 4: Life and Habitability• Research Topic 5: Biosignatures as Facilitating Life Detection It is strongly recommended that steps be taken towards the definition and implementation of a European Astrobiology Platform (or Institute) to streamline and optimize the scientific return by using a coordinated infrastructure and funding system. Key Words: Astrobiology roadmap—Europe—Origin and evolution of life—Habitability—Life detection—Life in extreme environments. Astrobiology 16, 201–243., Table of Contents 1. Introduction 1.1. The project AstRoMap within the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (FP7) of the European Union 1.2. The European astrobiology environment and landscape in Europe 1.3. Setting the scene: timeline and astrobiology concepts 2. The Astrobiology Roadmap for Europe 3. Research Topic 1: Origin and Evolution of Planetary Systems 3.1. State of the art 3.2. Key objectives 3.3. Approach to achieve the key objectives 3.4. European strengths and needs 4. Research Topic 2: Origins of Organic Compounds in Space 4.1. State of the art 4.2. Key objectives 4.3. Approach to achieve the key objectives 4.4. European strengths and needs 5. Research Topic 3: Rock-Water-Carbon Interactions, Organic Synthesis on Earth, and Steps to Life 5.1. State of the art 5.2. Key objectives 5.3. Approach to achieve the key objectives 5.4. European strengths and needs 6. Research Topic 4: Life and Habitability 6.1. State of the art 6.2. Key objectives 6.3. Approach to achieve the key objectives 6.4. European strengths and needs 7. Research Topic 5: Biosignatures as Facilitating Life Detection 7.1. State of the art 7.2. Key objectives 7.3. Approach to achieve the key objectives 7.4. European strengths and needs 8. Conclusions and Recommendations 8.1. Cross-cutting issues of relevance 8.2. Towards a better coordination of astrobiology research in Europe—the need for a pan-European platform Acknowledgments References Abbreviations Used