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Will NASA issue new official planetary protection guidelines for Artemis missions to the lunar south pole by February 2027, in response to the study on the survival of terrestrial microbes on the lunar surface?
A study published in Science Advances (August 2026) showed that five species of terrestrial microorganisms can survive on the… 20 opinions, 50% Yes
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Deadline: February 15, 2027 at 12:00 AM UTC · 20 opinions
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A study published in Science Advances (August 2026) showed that five species of terrestrial microorganisms can survive on the surface of the lunar south pole for at least a week, raising risks of biological contamination for future crewed missions of the Artemis program.
Source: www.scientificamerican.com
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Resolução 'Sim' se a NASA publicar documento oficial (policy update, relatório técnico ou diretriz formal) revisando seus protocolos de proteção planetária especificamente para missões Artemis ao polo sul lunar, citando ou respondendo ao estudo publicado em Science Advances em agosto de 2026. Fonte: site oficial da NASA (nasa.gov) ou Federal Register dos EUA.
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