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Will NASA issue updated planetary protection guidelines for Artemis missions in response to research on the survival of terrestrial microbes on the Moon by December 2026?
A study published in the journal Science Advances simulated the survival of common microbes associated with spaceflight (such as… 20 opinions, 50% Yes
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Deadline: December 31, 2026 at 12:00 AM UTC · 20 opinions
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A study published in the journal Science Advances simulated the survival of common microbes associated with spaceflight (such as black mold and bacteria) in shaded regions of the lunar south pole, indicating that they can survive for up to seven days. The research raises concerns about contamination during future
Source: www.discovermagazine.com
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How is this event resolved?
Resolve como 'Sim' se a NASA publicar oficialmente em seu site (nasa.gov) ou no Federal Register diretrizes ou protocolos atualizados de proteção planetária voltados especificamente às missões Artemis, mencionando o risco de contaminação microbiana, até 2026-12-31. Caso contrário, resolve como 'Não'.
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Right now Yes has 50% of the votes: an opinion on it that turns out right earns about 50 points, a wrong one costs about 50.