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Will NASA publish updated planetary protection protocols for missions to the lunar South Pole by December 31, 2026?
NASA scientists discovered in August 2026 that microorganisms brought by astronauts could survive in cold, shaded niches at the… 20 opinions, 50% Yes
- Yes — 50%
- No — 50%
Deadline: December 31, 2026 at 12:00 AM UTC · 20 opinions
Resolution rules
NASA scientists discovered in August 2026 that microorganisms brought by astronauts could survive in cold, shaded niches at the Moon's South Pole, potentially contaminating samples and compromising searches for pristine lunar chemistry — a discovery with direct impact on mission planning.
Source: www.sciencedaily.com
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How is this event resolved?
Resolução baseada em publicação de documento oficial de proteção planetária — relatório técnico, diretiva ou nota de orientação — disponível em nasa.gov ou no Federal Register dos EUA, mencionando especificamente o Polo Sul lunar e microrganismos de origem humana. Fontes: nasa.gov ou federalregister.gov.
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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.