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Will NASA publish new official planetary protection guidelines for crewed lunar missions (Artemis) by February 2027?
A NASA-led study released in August 2026 demonstrated that some terrestrial microorganisms could survive on the lunar surface,… 20 opinions, 50% Yes
- Yes — 50%
- No — 50%
Deadline: February 22, 2027 at 12:00 AM UTC · 20 opinions
Resolution rules
A NASA-led study released in August 2026 demonstrated that some terrestrial microorganisms could survive on the lunar surface, raising concerns about biological contamination in future missions. The question is whether the agency will formalize updated protocols in response.
Source: www.tbsnews.net
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How is this event resolved?
Resolução baseada em publicação de documento oficial de Planetary Protection Policy ou guideline atualizado no site da NASA (nasa.gov), especificamente endereçando risco de contaminação microbiana em missões lunares tripuladas. Considera-se 'Sim' se o documento estiver publicado até 22 de fevereiro de 2027.
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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.