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Will NASA formally update its planetary protection protocols for lunar missions by February 2027, in response to the study on microbial survival on the Moon?
A NASA-led study, published in the journal Science Advances in August 2026, demonstrated that five microbial species associated with… 20 opinions, 50% Yes
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Deadline: February 28, 2027 at 12:00 AM UTC · 20 opinions
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A NASA-led study, published in the journal Science Advances in August 2026, demonstrated that five microbial species associated with spaceflight survived up to seven days under simulated lunar surface conditions, especially in shaded areas of the Moon's South Pole, raising concerns
Source: www.discovermagazine.com
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Resolve 'Sim' se a NASA publicar documentação oficial (ex.: NPR ou diretriz do Office of Planetary Protection em planetaryprotection.nasa.gov) atualizando protocolos de contaminação biológica para missões lunares até 28 de fevereiro de 2027. Resolve 'Não' caso nenhuma atualização formal seja publicada até essa data.
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