Astrobiology is the study of life in the universe. The search for life beyond the Earth requires an understanding of life, and the nature of the environments that support it, as well as planetary, planetary system and stellar interactions and processes.

Is Astrobiological a word?

as·tro·bi·ol·o·gy

The scientific study of the possible origin, distribution, evolution, and future of life in the universe, including that on Earth, using a combination of methods from biology, chemistry, and astronomy. as′tro·bi′o·log′i·cal (-ə-lŏj′ĭ-kəl) adj.

What is the definition of the word astrobiologist?

astrobiology. / (ˌæstrəʊbaɪˈɒlədʒɪ) / noun. the branch of biology that investigates the possibility of life elsewhere in the universe.