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Will NASA publish updated official planetary protection guidelines for crewed Artemis missions by December 2026?
Research published in the journal Science Advances, led by NASA scientists, indicated that some terrestrial microorganisms —… 20 opinions, 50% Yes
- Yes — 50%
- No — 50%
Deadline: December 31, 2026 at 12:00 AM UTC · 20 opinions
Resolution rules
Research published in the journal Science Advances, led by NASA scientists, indicated that some terrestrial microorganisms — including fungi and bacteria common in spacecraft — can survive in the shaded areas of the lunar south pole for up to seven days, raising concerns about contamination.
Source: www.discovermagazine.com
Frequently asked questions about this event
How is this event resolved?
Resolvido como 'Sim' se a NASA publicar, em seu site oficial (nasa.gov) ou no Federal Register, diretrizes ou documentos de política de proteção planetária atualizados especificamente voltados às missões Artemis até 31/12/2026. Caso contrário, resolve como 'Não'.
How are points scored?
Points depend on the share of votes your side had when you gave your opinion. Being right earns 100 minus that share. Being wrong costs that share.
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.