NASA-DARES (NASA Decadal Astrobiology Research and Exploration Strategy) is a strategic planning initiative by nasa to develop a decadal-scale framework for astrobiology research and exploration. Task Force 2 is developing the strategy.
Status
- Draft framework previewed at abscicon26 (May 18, 2026)
- Public comment period forthcoming
- Final publication targeted for December 2026
- Frames astrobiology as “a central pillar of NASA science and exploration in the decades ahead”