Center Building, Gallery 2

Embark on an extraordinary journey into the realms of extreme environments both on Earth and in the far reaches of space at Life on the Edge. Delve into a hidden microbial world right here on Earth and gain insight into the NASA’s recent missions to Mars. Learn about rover trials in the rugged Atacama Desert and uncover the secrets that light from distant corners of the universe can unveil through the marvel of spectroscopy. Join us on this eye-opening adventure to expand your understanding of life's possibilities, from our own planet to the farthest reaches of our universe!

Life on the Edge is produced by Sciencenter in partnership with Spacecraft Planetary Image Facility, and the exhibition is made possible by the generous support of NASA under award # NNX16AM22G. The exhibition is owned and toured by Sciencenter, Ithaca, NY.