Planetary habitability

Planetary habitability is the measure of a planet's or a natural satellite's potential to develop and maintain environments that are hospitable to life.[1]

Understanding planetary habitability is partly an extrapolation of the conditions on Earth, as this is the only planet known to support life.

References
  1. Dyches, Preston; Chou, Felcia (7 April 2015). "The Solar System and Beyond is Awash in Water". NASA. Archived from the original on 10 April 2015. Retrieved 8 April 2015.
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