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NASA Discovers Earth’s Microbes Could Survive on Moon
NASA scientists have found that some of Earth's microbes could potentially survive in the harsh conditions of the Moon's South Pole. This discovery highlights the need for careful planning as human exploration of space increases.
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Lee esta historia en español aquí. Some of Earth’s microbes likely to hitch a ride to space with human explorers could survive in the shaded nooks and crannies of the Moon’s South Pole region, NASA scientists say. Published on Aug. 19, 2026, in Science Advances, these findings highlight a need to b
2026-08-19 18:02 UTC