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Microbes Could Survive on Moon, NASA Warned
A new study suggests five common Earth-based microorganisms could survive at the lunar south pole. This poses a significant contamination risk for future human missions to the moon.
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Scientific American
Five common microorganisms found on Earth could survive at the lunar south pole, a new study finds, presenting a contamination risk for future human missions
2026-08-19 18:00 UTC