Overview
Astrobiology is the leading peer-reviewed international journal for astronomers, biologists, chemists, geologists, microbiologists, paleontologists, and planetary scientists designed to advance our understanding of life’s origin, evolution, and distribution in the universe. The flagship publication of the Astrobiology Society, this authoritative resource disseminates the most current findings and discoveries coming out of recent interplanetary exploration and laboratory research programs.
Astrobiology coverage includes:
- Astrophysics
- Astropaleontology
- Bioastronomy
- Cosmochemistry
- Ecogenomics
- Exobiology
- Extremophiles
- Geomicrobiology
- Gravitational biology
- Life detection technology
- Meteoritics
- Planetary geoscience
- Planetary protection
- Prebiotic chemistry
- Space exploration technology
- Terraforming
Astrobiology is under the editorial leadership of Editor-in-Chief Sherry L. Cady, PhD, Portland State University, Department of Geology, and other leading investigators. View the entire editorial board.
Audience: Microbiologists, chemists, life scientists, astronomers and astrophysicists, space scientists, among others
Society Affiliation
The Official Journal of Astrobiology Society