Astrobiology Collection

A gigantic scarp on the surface of Uranus moon, Miranda. It is the sheerest known cliff in the solar system. It may be 3 miles high

Kepler Mission space telescope, artwork. The NASA Kepler Mission is designed to discover Earth-like planets orbiting other stars

Artists concept illustrating the two Saturn-sized planets discovered by the Kepler
This artistas concept illustrates the two Saturn-sized planets discovered by the Kepler mission. The star system is oriented edge-on, as seen by Kepler, such that both planets cross in front

Saturn seen from the surface of its moon, Rhea. It is the largest of Saturns airless satellites. It was discovered in 1672 by Giovanni Cassini

Alien and astronaut, artwork
Alien and astronaut, computer artwork. Humanoid alien meeting with an astronaut in a spacesuit. They are standing on an airless, rocky world, under a starry night sky

A lone astronaut looks up at the sun while exploring Mars. A rover trails behind

A Jupiter-mass planet orbiting the nearby star Epsilon Eridani
This is an artists concept of a Jupiter-mass planet orbiting the nearby star Epsilon Eridani. Located 10.5 light-years away, it is the closest known exoplanet to our solar system

Artists concept of Epsilon Eridani, a possible habitable planet
Epsilon Eridani is another factual solar system similar to our own. Scientists put this system on a promising list of potential life-bearing planets due to the their position within the habitable

One of the planets orbiting 70 Virginis is a super-Jupiter, so close to the star that it is heated to a red heat

Ice spires on Jupiters large moon, Callisto
The ice spires of Jupiters moon Callisto were created when softer ice evaporated, leaving behind the harder cores

Artists concept of an impact crater on Jupiters moon Ganymede, with Jupiter
Artists concept of an impact crater on Ganymede, about 10 miles in diameter, dominates a scene otherwise defined by a dozen long ridges

Kepler Mission rocket launch. Delta II 7925 rocket taking off to launch NASAs Kepler Mission. This mission is designed to discover Earth-like planets orbiting other stars

Panspermia theory of life
Panspermia, conceptual image. Panspermia is the theory that the seeds of life on Earth, such as water and organic matter, arrived from outer space

The bright star Rigel eclipsed by a moon of a hypothetical planet
Rigel is one of the two brightest stars in the constellation Orion. It is a blue-white giant star. We see it here eclipsed by a moon of a hypothetical planet

Artists concept of an alien planet. If life is plentiful in the universe, there are likely inhabited planets that are part of multiple star systems

Artists concept of the Kepler-11 planetary system
Kepler 11 has been discovered to host a solar system of at least six planets with comparable sizes to the Earth. This high number makes the solar system unique among the ones discovered so far

Pluto may have springs of liquid oxygen on its frozen surface

An astronaut surveys his situation on a barren and rocky moon
An astronaut surveys his situation after being marooned on a barren and rocky moon. An alien, and water covered planet, shines in the background

The sun seen from a molten earth 3 billion years from now
Billions of years from now, the Sun will expand into a red giant star, baking our planet in the process

Saturns moon, Tethys, is split by an enormous valley called Ithaca Chasma

Artists concept of a blue-white gas giant planet

A spring sunrise over the surface of Mars south pole
A spring sunrise reveals a bizarre landscape unlike any other in the Solar System. Frozen carbon dioxide and water ice form long, meandering troughs over Mars south pole

Artists depiction of Kepler 22b, a planet within the habitable zone of a type G star about 600 light years from Earth in the constellation Cygnus

Artists concept of the Valles Marineris canyons on Mars
Artists concept showing how the Valles Marineris canyons may appear shortly after sunrise from an altitude of 35 miles. The view is from a position over the center of the trough system looking east

Heavily cratered highlands on the surface of Mars
Unlike the rolling volcanic plains of the north, the southern half of Mars is dominated by older, heavily cratered highlands

Artists concept of the northwest side of the Olympus Mons volcano on Mars
The northwest side of Olympus Mons 20, 000 foot scarps cast long shadows into the water mist and dust-filled atmosphere over the plains of the Tharsis Bulge

Low gravity alien world, artwork
Low gravity aliens. Artwork of life forms on a planet with low surface gravity. A rocky planet that is smaller than the Earth would have lower surface gravity

Earthlike planet Gliese 581 c, artwork
Earthlike planet Gliese 581 c. Computer artwork of a hypothetical group of flying alien creatures over a body of water on the extrasolar planet Gliese 581 c

Alien and astronaut, artwork
Alien and astronaut, computer artwork. Humanoid alien meeting with an astronaut in a spacesuit. This image could represent first contact between aliens and humans

A gas giant rises in the distance over a massive slumbering volcano

Robots and other machines mining on a volcnaic planet
Robots and other machines mining on a volcnaic lava flowing alien planet

Artists concept of an alien planetary system. Far beyond our own solar system there are a likely billions of other planets orbiting stars like and unlike our own sun

View from a hypothetical moon in orbit around the first known planet to reside in
This artists illustration shows the view from a hypothetical moon in orbit around the first known planet to reside in a tight-knit triple-star system

A hypothetical view across a rocky and watery terrain on extrasolar planet Gliese 581 c
Hypothetical view from the surface of Gliese 581 c, its red dwarf host hangs low in the sky over a rocky and watery terrain

An artists depiction of a ringed gas giant planet with six moons. The view is from the rocky surface of the farthest moon. A distant star illuminates the scene

An artistis concept of an unusual, methane-free world partially eclipsed by its star. The Spitzer Space Telescope has found evidence that a hot

Upsilon is another sun like our own with a planet that lies within the habitable zone. Discoveries like these lead scientist to push their limits

Artists depiction of a ringed gas giant planet surrounded by its moons
An artists depiction of a ringed gas giant planet surrounded by its moons. The view is from the surface of one of the rocky airless moons

Artists depiction of a binary star system with a close orbiting planet
An artists depiction of a binary star system with a close orbiting planet

Astronauts work on a space station while the sun rises on an Earth-like planet
A team of astronauts work on a space station in orbit over a cloud covered world. A neighboring Earth-like planet sees the radiance of a nearby sunrise

Artists concept of a terraformed Mars

An artists impression of a unique type of exoplanet
This is an artists impression of a unique type of exoplanet discovered with the Hubble Space Telescope. The planet is so close to its star that it completes an orbit in 10.5 hours

Geysers of Enceladus showing cryovolcanism near the South Pole of Enceladus
Artists concept of the geysers of Enceladus, showing the cryovolcanism near the South Pole of Enceladus, the 6th largest moon of Saturn

A robotic rover explores an alien world with a large planet at horizon
A robotic rover explores a geological feature of a rocky and barren alien world. A large cloud covered planet rises over the airless environment

A robotic rover explores an alien world with a cratered moon rising above
A robotic rover explores the surface of a rocky and barren alien world. A large cratered moon rises over the airless environment

A giant planet orbiting the sun-like star 79 Ceti
This is an artists concept of a giant planet recently discovered orbiting the sun-like star 79 Ceti, located 117 light-years away in the constellation Cetus the sea monster

A large cloud covered planet rises over a rocky and barren alien world
An artists depiction of the view from a rocky and barren alien world. A large cloud covered planet rises over the airless environment

Illustration of Saturn from the icy surface of Enceladus
Artists concept of how Saturn may appear from the icy surface of Enceladus, one of Saturns eight major satellites. At a distance of 148 thousand miles

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Astrobiology, the captivating field that explores the possibility of life beyond Earth, takes us on a mesmerizing journey through our vast universe. From the gigantic scarp on Uranus' moon, Miranda, to the breathtaking artwork captured by the Kepler Mission space telescope, we are constantly reminded of the wonders that lie beyond our own planet. In one artist's concept, two Saturn-sized planets discovered by Kepler grace our imagination with their majestic presence. Meanwhile, another artwork depicts an astronaut gazing up at Mars' sun as they explore its mysterious terrain – a reminder of humanity's relentless pursuit to uncover extraterrestrial secrets. The cosmos continues to astound us with its enigmatic beauty. A bright star named Rigel is momentarily eclipsed by a moon from a hypothetical planet in one stunning image. And in another artist's rendering, Epsilon Eridani emerges as a possible habitable world where life could thrive. As we venture further into space exploration, we discover celestial marvels closer to home. Orbiting 70 Virginis is a super-Jupiter – an awe-inspiring sight that expands our understanding of planetary diversity. Ice spires adorn Jupiter's large moon Callisto while Ganymede showcases an impact crater alongside its colossal host planet. Astrobiology invites us to ponder profound questions about existence and what lies beyond our familiar blue sphere. It fuels our curiosity and ignites dreams of encountering alien civilizations or witnessing otherworldly landscapes firsthand. Through scientific inquiry and artistic interpretation alike, astrobiology inspires us to embrace both the known and unknown realms of outer space. As we delve deeper into this captivating field, may it continue to ignite wonder within us all and drive humanity towards new frontiers yet unexplored.