The Football Molecule (IMAGE) University of Basel Caption Ionized Buckminsterfullerene (C60+) is present at the gas-phase in space. Credit University of Basel Usage Restrictions Give adequate attribution to the original author License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.