Astrobiology

Astrobiology combines the sciences of biology, chemistry, palaeontology, geology, atmospheric physics, planetary science, astrophysics and cosmology in the study of the origin, evolution and distribution of life in the universe and the future of life both on earth and beyond.

Astrobiology Web  Internet guide to links on the origin, evolution, and distribution of life in the Universe as well as all other aspects of space exploration. Extensive links, images, and news.
Kepler Mission  The Kepler Mission is a NASA mission scheduled for launch sometime in 2008. The Kepler spacecraft is under development to search for Earth sized planets around stars beyond our solar system. The Kepler spacecraft will use a spaceborne photometer which will enable scientists to study the structure & diversity of other planetary systems in the habitable zone of our galaxy. The Kepler web site provides an overview of the mission, images & diagrams of the Kepler satellite, scientific goals, and numerous links to related web sites and resources.
NASA Astrobiology and the Roadmap  Web site provided by NASA topics included: Habitable Planets, Life in our Solar system, Origins of Life, Earth's early biosphere, Foundations of complex life, and Effects of extraterrestrial events upon the biosphere.
NASA Astrobiology Institute  The NASA Astrobiology Institute was established in 1998 to carry out collaborative research and education in astrobiology. The website provides an overview of the research teams currently over 700 researchers in the US and several International partnerships. The website features information for scientists, educators and the general public. Topics: NAI groups, Astrobiology news, NAI teams, Funding, teacher workshops and projects, student activities, Ask an Astrobiologist, and current NAI events and workshops. Links to several related sites and information is also available.
 

Exobiology

The branch of biology that deals with the search for extraterrestrial life and the effects of extraterrestrial surroundings on living organisms.

Extrasolar Planets Encyclopedia  Web site developed in 1995 by Dr. Jean Schneider of the Paris Observatory in Meudon, France. The web site provides an enormous amount of information and links to the Extrasolar Planets Catalog, Current News & Archives, Search for Life, Tutorials, Research, and many external links to related information.
Geneva Planet Search  The Geneva Extrasolar Planet Search program provides information and current findings of Extrasolar Planets. Categories include Known Planets, with a table of discoveries, and a chronology of the discoveries. Also publications, Surveys (ELODIE, CORALIE, & M-Dwarfs), links to other web sites, Extrasolar research facilities, books, and articles.
NASA Exobiology Branch  The Exobiology Branch of NASA conducts research in Exobiology seeking to increase our knowledge of the origin, evolution, and distribution of life in the universe. The website offers links to selected research groups involved in the program, and NASA's definition and goals in the study of Exobiology.
NASA Origins  NASA Origins program mission is to understand and protect our home planet, to explore the Universe and search for life, and to inspire our next generation of explorers. Topics include: Emerging Modern Universe, Stars & Planets, Habitable planets & Life, Missions, Technology, Education, Documents and Publications, and links to related information.