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Venus, an Astrobiology Target.
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Astrobiology [Astrobiology] 2021 Oct; Vol. 21 (10), pp. 1163-1185. Date of Electronic Publication: 2021 May 07. - Publication Year :
- 2021
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Abstract
- We present a case for the exploration of Venus as an astrobiology target-(1) investigations focused on the likelihood that liquid water existed on the surface in the past, leading to the potential for the origin and evolution of life, (2) investigations into the potential for habitable zones within Venus' present-day clouds and Venus-like exo atmospheres, (3) theoretical investigations into how active aerobiology may impact the radiative energy balance of Venus' clouds and Venus-like atmospheres, and (4) application of these investigative approaches toward better understanding the atmospheric dynamics and habitability of exoplanets. The proximity of Venus to Earth, guidance for exoplanet habitability investigations, and access to the potential cloud habitable layer and surface for prolonged in situ extended measurements together make the planet a very attractive target for near term astrobiological exploration.
- Subjects :
- Earth, Planet
Exobiology
Planets
Extraterrestrial Environment
Venus
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1557-8070
- Volume :
- 21
- Issue :
- 10
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Astrobiology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 33970019
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1089/ast.2020.2268