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Astrobiology: The Search for Life – Exploring Current Missions Seeking Extraterrestrial Life Introduction Astrobiology, the study of life in the universe, seeks to answer one of humanity’s most profound questions: Are we alone? Scientists are using cutting-edge technology, planetary exploration, and deep-space telescopes to search for extraterrestrial life. This article explores current and upcoming missions dedicated to finding signs of life beyond Earth, covering Mars, icy moons, exoplanets, and future deep-space exploration. Mars Missions: The Red Planet’s Habitability Mars remains a prime target in the search for life due to its history of liquid water and potential for microbial life. Key Missions: Perseverance Rover (NASA, 2021): Searching for biosignatures in ancient lake beds and collecting soil samples for future return missions. ExoMars Rosalind Franklin Rover (ESA, 2024): Designed to drill beneath the Martian surface to detect organic molecules and possible microbi...