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In 2025, as we celebrate ten years of astrobiology in Aotearoa, we are organising a series of talks and events with special guests from NASA and the Blue Marble Space Institute of Science.
This programme is proudly supported by the US Embassy in New Zealand, in partnership with the Earth and Space Science Educators of New Zealand (ESSENZ), Mount Maunganui College, and the Air Force Museum of New Zealand.
Astrobiology explores life in the Universe — where it might exist, how it began, and whether we’re alone.
In Aotearoa New Zealand, our unique landscapes and cultural perspectives make us a natural home for this science. From geothermal fields to clear skies, Māori knowledge to NASA collaborations, we bring astrobiology to life through research, education, and outreach.
Learn life lessons about the future of work and collaboration from a Simulated Human Mission to Mars.
The first international astrobiology conference in New Zealand, Astrobiology Australasia Meeting, AAM2018 brought together 10 invited speakers/facilitators and 82 scientists
Astrobiology field trip designed to enhance the Earth and Space Sciences school curriculum.
The first astrobiology workshop for the professional development of teachers in New Zealand.
The first NASA Spaceward Bound expedition to New Zealand
We’re based in Aotearoa New Zealand!
Astrobiology.nz is the public face of the New Zealand Astrobiology Network, a charitable trust dedicated to inspiring future scientists, exploring life in the Universe, and advocating for planetary stewardship.
2025’s theme: From Aotearoa to the Origins of Life. Ten years of astrobiology for a peaceful planet.
Astrobiology.nz is the national hub for all things astrobiology — research, education, outreach, and collaboration across the motu.
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