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Will NASA publish new official planetary protection guidelines for lunar missions, based on research on the survival of human microbes at the Moon's South Pole, by February 28, 2027?
NASA researchers have discovered that certain human-associated microbes can survive in the cold, hostile environment of the Moon's… 20 opinions, 50% Yes
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- No — 50%
Deadline: February 27, 2027 at 12:00 AM UTC · 20 opinions
Resolution rules
NASA researchers have discovered that certain human-associated microbes can survive in the cold, hostile environment of the Moon's South Pole, raising questions about biological contamination in future Artemis missions.
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How is this event resolved?
Resolve como 'Sim' se a NASA publicar formalmente diretrizes ou política atualizada de proteção planetária específica para o Polo Sul lunar em seu site oficial (nasa.gov ou opr.nasa.gov) até 28 de fevereiro de 2027, mencionando os resultados da pesquisa sobre sobrevivência de micróbios. Resolve como 'Não' caso contrário.
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.