Astrobiology is the study of the origin, evolution, distribution, and future of life in the universe. The Goddard Center for Astrobiology and the NASA Astrobiology Institute focus on this amazing field through research, experimentation, and work with scientists from all over the world. In this video, meet Dr. Michael Mumma, Director of the Goddard Center for Astrobiology, and learn about his role in the lab. This is the first in a series of profile videos featuring employees of the Goddard Center for Astrobiology.

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