Microbes from Earth may survive on the moon

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Reporting

Space.com reports that Microbes from Earth may survive on the moon, scientists find. Microbes from Earth might survive the harsh surface of the moon, albeit in a state of suspended animation, a new study finds. Previous research suggested the surface of the moon was too harsh for microbes to survive. Specifically, a 2019 study found ultraviolet rays and heat from the sun are the greatest barriers for microbial life on the lunar surface…. The key issue is what the mission or observation makes possible next: better data, stronger hardware, new experiments, or clearer science.

The Details

• Space.com: Microbes from Earth may survive on the moon, scientists find
• Microbes from Earth might survive the harsh surface of the moon, albeit in a state of suspended animation, a new study finds. Previous research suggested the surface of the moon was too

Next Developments

• scientific results from the mission
• follow-up research publications
• practical applications on Earth