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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.
Posted inOpinion

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
Posted inCivil

Report offers way to ease Mars mission planetary protection requirements

by Jeff Foust October 8, 2021January 23, 2023
Posted inNews

White House releases planetary protection strategy

by Jeff Foust December 30, 2020January 23, 2023
Artemis astronauts
Posted inCivil

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

by Jeff Foust July 11, 2020January 23, 2023
Posted inNews

NASA encourages industry to develop spacecraft cleanliness standards

by Debra Werner October 24, 2019January 23, 2023
Mars Base Camp lander
Posted inCivil

Report calls for changes in planetary protection policies

by Jeff Foust October 19, 2019January 23, 2023
Mars 2020 rover
Posted inCivil

Committee to review NASA planetary protection policies

by Jeff Foust April 26, 2019January 23, 2023
Europa lander
Posted inNews

Committee recommends review of planetary protection policies

by Jeff Foust December 14, 2018January 23, 2023
Ixion
Posted inNews

Advisory committee seeks to enhance commercial space activities

by Jeff Foust November 21, 2018January 23, 2023
Mars 2020 rover
Posted inNews

Report recommends NASA revise its planetary protection policies

by Jeff Foust July 2, 2018January 23, 2023

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