12. Life Beyond Its Planet of Origin (February 17, 2009) - Listen

Astrobiology and Space Exploration (Winter 2009)

12. Life Beyond Its Planet of Origin (February 17, 2009)

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Rocco L. Mancinelli, a Senior Research Scientist with the Search for Extraterrestrial Life, discusses organisms' potential for survival, adaptation and biological evolution in the atmosphere and beyond to outer space. (February 17, 2009)

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