Spaceward Bound: Reports from the Pilbara

Spaceward Bound Australia is on. An intrepid crew of 23 expeditioners have left Perth and been travelling ever north to investigate aspects of life on early Earth. The scientists from the NASA Ames Research Center, various universities and research institutes are anticipating expanding our knowledge and understanding of dawn of life on Earth and our solar system. From what is learnt here, can be applied to potential sites on Mars and perhaps provide an answer for the question, Are we alone in the solar system?

Read the daily reports:-
     Days 1-3
     Days 4-5
     Day 7
     Days 8 & 9
     Day 11
     Shark Bay Stromatolites

Visit the Expedition website for the itinerary, photos and expeditioner bios. Read the Expedition blog.