We’re exploring methods to crack criminal cases in the cosmos, the ultimate boundary of forensic investigation

The Artemis program by NASA aims to not only bring astronauts back to the Moon but also to set up a lasting research station in orbit around it before this decade ends. At the same time, commercial ventures are advancing in their efforts to transport fee-paying adventurers deeper into the cosmos. As we extend our presence from Earth’s familiar grounds to the lunar surface and perhaps further, a fascinating new area of study is born from what’s often called the last frontier: astroforensics. This emerging field is driven by the unavoidable aspects of human behavior. The environment of space offers distinct challenges for forensic work, including unusual gravity levels, exposure to cosmic rays, drastic temperature changes, and the necessity for artificial atmospheres capable of providing oxygen—these are just some of the novel challenges that await those who will explore these new territories…
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