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Icy ocean worlds - astrobiology research in Germany

Authors :
Fabian Klenner
Mickael Baqué
Kristina Beblo-Vranesevic
Janine Bönigk
Marc S. Boxberg
Bernd Dachwald
Ilya Digel
Andreas Elsaesser
Clemens Espe
Oliver Funke
Ernst Hauber
Dirk Heinen
Florence Hofmann
Lucía Hortal Sánchez
Nozair Khawaja
Maryse Napoleoni
Ana-Catalina Plesa
Frank Postberg
Autun Purser
Tina Rückriemen-Bez
Susanne Schröder
Dirk Schulze-Makuch
Stephan Ulamec
Jean-Pierre Paul de Vera
Source :
Frontiers in Astronomy and Space Sciences, Vol 11 (2024)
Publication Year :
2024
Publisher :
Frontiers Media S.A., 2024.

Abstract

Icy bodies with subsurface oceans are a prime target for astrobiology investigations, with an increasing number of scientists participating in the planning, development, and realization of space missions to these worlds. Within Germany, the Ocean Worlds and Icy Moons working group of the German Astrobiology Society provides an invaluable platform for scientists and engineers from universities and other organizations with a passion for icy ocean worlds to share knowledge and start collaborations. We here present an overview about astrobiology research activities related to icy ocean worlds conducted either in Germany or in strong collaboration with scientists in Germany. With recent developments, Germany offers itself as a partner to contribute to icy ocean world missions.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
2296987X
Volume :
11
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Frontiers in Astronomy and Space Sciences
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.4dcc670ff044b54b53e2757f3279be7
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3389/fspas.2024.1422898