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2026 Astrobiology Science Conference | 20 May 2026
Multispectral Characterization of Titan Analog Surface Materials at the Microscale
Titan, Saturn’s largest moon, has a surface unlike Earth’s. Instead of rock, it is rich in organic materials formed in its atmosphere from nitrogen and methane bearing molecules...
2026 Astrobiology Science Conference | 19 May 2026
Simulating The Surface Maturation of Exogenous Organic Material on Europa
Europa is one of Jupiter's multiple satellites. As such, it is constantly exposed to radiation and extremely cold temperatures. It also receives material from asteroids, comets,...
2026 Astrobiology Science Conference | 20 May 2026
Detectability of Frozen Ocean Materials on Titan’s Surface
Titan is considered a prime location for potential extraterrestrial life, possessing a global subsurface ocean beneath an organic-rich atmosphere. Detecting organic or salt-bearing...
2026 Astrobiology Science Conference | 18 May 2026
Embedded Bioburden Associated with Nonmetallic Spacecraft Materials
With increasing complexity in NASA's mission, there is also a need for improved methods of bioburden detection within and on spacecraft. This study analyzes the inherent bioburden...
2026 Astrobiology Science Conference | 21 May 2026
Assessing the Impact of Spaceflight and Shielding Nature of Materials on Agricultural Soil Microorganisms
Sounding rocket launches allow short-term exposure of space conditions, enabling hypothesis testing of the impacts of spaceflight on microorganisms as well as aerospace materials....

