Early Earth was an inhospitable place which was often bombarded by comets and other large astrophysical bodies. These icy masses likely contained many small molecules that could have served as raw materials, and striking a glancing blow to a planet could have produced just the right amount of energy to drive the synthesis of potentially life-building compounds. In our work, we have used quantum simulations to explore this hypothesis and help catalog how different astrophysical icy mixtures and impact conditions on a planetary surface could have resulted in amino acids, peptide-like structures, and large aromatic compounds. Our goal is to help create a chemical roadmap from the bottom-up that can help answer open questions regarding prebiotic chemistry. Learn more.