# Astrobiology

> Astrobiology investigates the origin, evolution, and distribution of life in the universe. It integrates planetary science, chemistry, and biology to identify habitable environments and detect potential biosignatures on other worlds.

*Source: [https://selltoscientists.com/fields/astrobiology/](https://selltoscientists.com/fields/astrobiology/)*

**Researcher count:** 5,200
**Average funding:** $510K

## Subfields

- Origin of Life
- Extremophile Biology
- Planetary Habitability
- Biosignature Detection
- Prebiotic Chemistry

## Key technologies

- Mass Spectrometry
- Mars Rover Instrumentation
- Exoplanet Spectroscopy
- Cryogenic Sample Analysis
- Microfluidic Reactors

## Top institutions

- NASA Ames
- Caltech
- University of Arizona
- Tokyo Institute of Technology
- University of Cambridge