Why NASA's latest moon discovery creates a major dilemma for Artemis astronauts
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How is this possible? Research by scientists at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center shows that some terrestrial microorganisms can withstand the harsh conditions of lunar craters. This poses a risk of biological contamination that could hinder the study of the primary chemistry of the Moon and Mars. This was reported by RBC-Ukraine, citing a scientific study published in the journal Science Advances. Causes of microbial contamination Scientists e…
Why NASA's latest moon discovery creates a major dilemma for Artemis astronauts
Microbes from Earth can survive on the Moon's surface for days. New research shows shadowed lunar craters offer protective microclimates for these organisms. This discovery impacts plans for human exploration and resource utilization at the lunar South Pole. Scientists must now rethink sterilization protocols to prevent forward contamination of pristine ice. Future missions will require enhanced containment strategies and stricter decontaminatio…
When humans land on the moon again, they inevitably bring microorganisms with them. In certain places, they could survive for days, says a study.
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