Glossary · Physics & astrophysics
Habitability
The capacity of an environment to harbor life. In astrophysics, we look for necessary conditions: liquid water, energy source, chemical elements (C, H, N, O, P, S). Mars, Europa, Titan are habitability targets.
Definition
The capacity of an environment to harbor life. In astrophysics, we look for necessary conditions: liquid water, energy source, chemical elements (C, H, N, O, P, S). Mars, Europa, Titan are habitability targets.