Author:
Klenner Fabian,Baqué Mickael,Beblo-Vranesevic Kristina,Bönigk Janine,Boxberg Marc S.,Dachwald Bernd,Digel Ilya,Elsaesser Andreas,Espe Clemens,Funke Oliver,Hauber Ernst,Heinen Dirk,Hofmann Florence,Hortal Sánchez Lucía,Khawaja Nozair,Napoleoni Maryse,Plesa Ana-Catalina,Postberg Frank,Purser Autun,Rückriemen-Bez Tina,Schröder Susanne,Schulze-Makuch Dirk,Ulamec Stephan,de Vera Jean-Pierre Paul
Abstract
Icy bodies with subsurface oceans are a prime target for astrobiology investigations, with an increasing number of scientists participating in the planning, development, and realization of space missions to these worlds. Within Germany, the Ocean Worlds and Icy Moons working group of the German Astrobiology Society provides an invaluable platform for scientists and engineers from universities and other organizations with a passion for icy ocean worlds to share knowledge and start collaborations. We here present an overview about astrobiology research activities related to icy ocean worlds conducted either in Germany or in strong collaboration with scientists in Germany. With recent developments, Germany offers itself as a partner to contribute to icy ocean world missions.