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    Please can you explain what the science of astrobiology is?

    Astrobiology is the study of life in the universe: its origin, evolution, distribution, and future. It is a multidisciplinary science, including astronomy, planetary science, geochemistry, geology, microbiology, ecology, genetics, and evolutionary biology (among other sciences). For a detailed scientific description see the NASA Astrobiology Roadmap http://astrobiology.arc.nasa.gov/roadmap/index.html
    February 21, 2003