Icy ocean worlds - astrobiology research in Germany

Title Icy ocean worlds - astrobiology research in Germany
Publication Type
Journal Article
Year
2024
Author(s) Fabian Klenner , Michael 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
Journal/ Publication
Frontiers in Astronomy and Space Sciences
Volume
11:1422898
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.

DOI
10.3389/fspas.2024.1422898
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Special Collections Ice Drilling Technology Publication
Categories Extraterrestrial Drilling, Hot-Point Drills, Subglacial Access, Thermal Drilling
Citation Fabian Klenner , Michael 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 ( 2024 ) Icy ocean worlds - astrobiology research in Germany. Frontiers in Astronomy and Space Sciences , 11:1422898 , . doi: 10.3389/fspas.2024.1422898
Lead Author
Fabian Klenner