Science · Open for opinions
Will NASA publish new planetary protection guidelines for lunar missions as a result of the discovery that terrestrial microbes can survive on the Moon by February 2027?
NASA scientists have discovered that terrestrial microbes carried by astronauts can survive in cold, shaded niches at the Moon's… 20 opinions, 50% Yes
- Yes — 50%
- No — 50%
Deadline: February 25, 2027 at 12:00 AM UTC · 20 opinions
Resolution rules
NASA scientists have discovered that terrestrial microbes carried by astronauts can survive in cold, shaded niches at the Moon's South Pole, which could complicate searches for pristine lunar chemistry and require revision of Artemis program protocols.
Source: www.sciencedaily.com
Frequently asked questions about this event
How is this event resolved?
Resolução com 'Sim' se a NASA publicar oficialmente atualização ou revisão nas diretrizes de proteção planetária (Planetary Protection Policy) voltadas a missões lunares, citando o risco de contaminação microbiana, até 2027-02-28. Fonte: nasa.gov/planetaryprotection ou Federal Register (EUA).
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.