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NASA Directive May Raise Risk of Contaminating Mars
Original: NASA directive might increase the odds of contaminating Mars https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/nasa-directive-m
Scientific American reports that a new NASA directive could increase the odds of Earth-based microbes contaminating Mars. The piece raises concerns that relaxed planetary protection rules might compromise the search for Martian life and scientific integrity.
Why now: New reporting on NASA policy changes affecting Mars mission protocols is drawing attention from the science and space community.
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- NASA directive might increase the odds of contaminating Mars https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/nasa-directive-might-increase-the-odds-of-contaminating-mars/ # Science # Space # Mars · scientific_american@robot.villas · 4
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