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Will NASA publish new official planetary protection guidelines for crewed lunar missions (Artemis program) by December 2026, in response to the study on the survival of microorganisms at the lunar south pole?
A study published in Science Advances by NASA researchers identified that five types of common microorganisms on Earth — including… 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 Science Advances by NASA researchers identified that five types of common microorganisms on Earth — including black mold and bacteria — could survive at the Moon's south pole, raising concerns about biological contamination in future crewed Artemis missions.
Source: www.scientificamerican.com
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How is this event resolved?
Resolve como 'Sim' se a NASA divulgar documentação oficial (policy update, planetary protection requirements ou equivalente) com novos protocolos específicos para contaminação microbiana em missões Artemis até 31 de dezembro de 2026. Fonte: site oficial da NASA (nasa.gov) ou Federal Register.
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