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Illustration of a spacewalking astronaut covered in orange and green spores representing the trillions of microorganisms humans take with them wherever they go.

Mars exploration and the debate about planetary protection

Could planetary protection considerations hinder our plans to send humans to Mars?

by Chris Carberry and Rick Zucker March 20, 2023March 20, 2023

planetary protection Mars 2020

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Report offers way to ease Mars mission planetary protection requirements

by Jeff Foust October 8, 2021January 23, 2023

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White House releases planetary protection strategy

by Jeff Foust December 30, 2020January 23, 2023

Artemis astronauts

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NASA implements changes to planetary protection policies for moon and Mars missions

by Jeff Foust July 11, 2020January 23, 2023

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NASA encourages industry to develop spacecraft cleanliness standards

by Debra Werner October 24, 2019January 23, 2023

Mars Base Camp lander

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Report calls for changes in planetary protection policies

by Jeff Foust October 19, 2019January 23, 2023

Mars 2020 rover

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Committee to review NASA planetary protection policies

by Jeff Foust April 26, 2019January 23, 2023

Europa lander

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Committee recommends review of planetary protection policies

by Jeff Foust December 14, 2018January 23, 2023

Ixion

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Advisory committee seeks to enhance commercial space activities

by Jeff Foust November 21, 2018January 23, 2023

Mars 2020 rover

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Report recommends NASA revise its planetary protection policies

by Jeff Foust July 2, 2018January 23, 2023