Lecture on the origin or otherwise of living things on earth

Can living beings be naturally transported from one celestial body to another? Is the idea of the Panspermia theory correct? On Saturday, July 6, the National Space Museum will host a lecture at Aviodrome on the research of the Panspermia theory.

The theory of Panspermia assumes that life on Earth could not have originated on this planet itself, but came from another place in the universe. With that, this theory does not yet have a ready answer as to exactly how and where life originated. According to the Panspermia theory, developed in the 19th century, living beings can be naturally transported from one celestial body to another.

Thought testing
Over the past two decades, experiments were conducted by European researchers to test the Panspermia notion. Space biologist René Demets, himself involved in this research, explains how these experiments were conducted and what the current state of affairs is. Preliminary conclusion: yes, it could be done. René Demets works at ESA/ESTEC in the Human Spaceflight & Operations Directorate. He is engaged in research on the influence of the cosmos on biological systems.

Presentation of results ESA experiments
On Saturday, July 6, at Aviodrome, Demets will explain how living beings can be transported through space and present the results of experiments conducted by ESA in space. After the lecture, interested parties can participate in a tour of the space exhibition at Aviodrome.

Admission and start time
The lecture will take place in Aviodrome's Briefing Room. Start at 10.30 am (hall open from 10.00 am). Admission for this lecture is € 7.00, children and friends/donors of the National Space Museum pay € 3.50. Visitors to Aviodrome can attend this lecture for an additional fee of € 3.50.