Astrobiology

  1. Astrobiology Mission Design and Technology
    1. Life Detection Strategies
      1. In-Situ Analysis
        1. Sample Collection
          1. Chemical Analysis
            1. Microscopy
              1. Isotopic Analysis
              2. Remote Sensing
                1. Spectroscopy
                  1. Imaging
                    1. Atmospheric Monitoring
                    2. Sample Return Missions
                      1. Contamination Prevention
                        1. Sample Preservation
                          1. Earth-Based Analysis
                        2. Instrumentation Development
                          1. Analytical Instruments
                            1. Mass Spectrometry
                              1. Chromatography
                                1. X-ray Diffraction
                                  1. Raman Spectroscopy
                                  2. Biological Detectors
                                    1. DNA Sequencing
                                      1. Protein Detection
                                        1. Cell Counting
                                          1. Metabolic Activity
                                          2. Environmental Sensors
                                            1. Temperature Monitoring
                                              1. Pressure Measurement
                                                1. Radiation Detection
                                                  1. Chemical Sensors
                                                2. Mission Planning Considerations
                                                  1. Target Selection
                                                    1. Trajectory Optimization
                                                      1. Power Requirements
                                                        1. Communication Systems
                                                          1. Data Storage and Transmission
                                                          2. Future Mission Concepts
                                                            1. Europa Clipper
                                                              1. Dragonfly to Titan
                                                                1. Mars Sample Return
                                                                  1. Interstellar Probe Missions
                                                                    1. Breakthrough Starshot

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                                                                  10. Planetary Protection and Ethics