1. Edition - February 2007
69.- Euro
2007. XX, 414 Pages, Softcover
140 Fig. (19 Colored Fig.), 46 Tab. 
- Textbook -
ISBN-10: 3-527-40660-3
ISBN-13: 978-3-527-40660-9 - Wiley-VCH, Berlin






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Short description
Based on lectures developed by experts in the field and carefully edited by the leading astrobiologists within Europe, this text draws on the latest research results. Includes a CD-ROM with additional material.

From the contents
Chapter 1. General introduction into astrobiology: Astrobiology, from life on Earth to life in the Universe
Chapter 2. From Big Bang to the molecules of life
Chapter 3. Basic prebiotic chemistry
Chapter 4. From molecular evolution to cellular life
Chapter 5. Extremophiles, the physico-chemical limits of life (growth and survival)
Chapter 6. Habitability in our solar system and beyond
Chapter 7. Astrodynamics and technology aspects of astrobiology missions in our solar system
Chapter 8. Astrobiology of terrestrial planets with emphasis on Mars
Chapter 9. Astrobiology of Saturn's moon Titan
Chapter 10. Astrobiology of Europa
Chapter 11. Experiment facilities and instrumentation for space experiments in astrobiology
Chapter 12. Astrobiology missions
Chapter 13. Astrobiology exploratory missions and planetary protection requirements