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Will NASA formally implement new planetary protection protocols for Artemis missions, aimed at mitigating microbial contamination of the Moon, by December 31, 2026?
Research published in the journal Science Advances, conducted by NASA researchers, simulated the survival of common microorganisms… 20 opinions, 50% Yes
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Deadline: December 31, 2026 at 12:00 AM UTC · 20 opinions
Resolution rules
Research published in the journal Science Advances, conducted by NASA researchers, simulated the survival of common microorganisms in space flights — such as molds and bacteria — in shaded areas of the Moon's south pole. The study concluded that some microorganisms could survive up to seven days.
Source: www.discovermagazine.com
Frequently asked questions about this event
How is this event resolved?
Resolve como 'Sim' se a NASA publicar oficialmente (nasa.gov ou Federal Register) novos ou revisados protocolos de proteção planetária específicos para missões Artemis tripuladas até 31/12/2026. Caso contrário, resolve como 'Não'.
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.