Planetary Protection Archives - Astrobiology

Documenting The First Mars Mission Soil Samples

Planetary Protection

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Organic Matter And Biomarkers: Why Are Samples Required?

Mars

Organic Matter And Biomarkers: Why Are Samples Required?

Utilizing Martian Samples For Future Planetary Exploration: Characterizing Hazards And Resources

Mars

Utilizing Martian Samples For Future Planetary Exploration: Characterizing Hazards And Resources

Astronauts Swab The Space Station’s Exterior For Microbes (Update)

Space Stations

Astronauts Swab The Space Station’s Exterior For Microbes (Update)

Pristine Asteroid Samples Reveal Secrets Of The Ancient Solar System

Astrochemistry

Pristine Asteroid Samples Reveal Secrets Of The Ancient Solar System

Exploring The Mysteries Of Asteroid Bennu

Astrochemistry

Exploring The Mysteries Of Asteroid Bennu

Dust From asteroid Bennu: Building Blocks Of Life And Possible Habitats Were Widespread In Our Solar System

Astrochemistry

Dust From asteroid Bennu: Building Blocks Of Life And Possible Habitats Were Widespread In Our Solar System

Traces Of Ancient Brine Discovered On Asteroid Bennu Contain Minerals Crucial To Life

Astrochemistry

Traces Of Ancient Brine Discovered On Asteroid Bennu Contain Minerals Crucial To Life

Asteroid Bennu Sample Reveals A Mix Of Life’s Ingredients

Astrochemistry

Asteroid Bennu Sample Reveals A Mix Of Life’s Ingredients

Unveiling Hidden Microbial Diversity in Mars 2020 Mission Assembly Cleanrooms with Molecular Insights into the Persistent and Perseverance of Novel Species Defying Metagenome Sequencing

Planetary Protection

Unveiling Hidden Microbial Diversity in Mars 2020 Mission Assembly Cleanrooms with Molecular Insights into the Persistent and Perseverance of Novel Species Defying Metagenome Sequencing

Perspectives On Mars Sample Return: A Critical Resource For Planetary Science And Exploration

Mars

Perspectives On Mars Sample Return: A Critical Resource For Planetary Science And Exploration

Whole-genome Sequencing Of Paenibacillus Phoenicis Isolated from the Phoenix Mars Lander Spacecraft Assembly Facility

Planetary Protection

Whole-genome Sequencing Of Paenibacillus Phoenicis Isolated from the Phoenix Mars Lander Spacecraft Assembly Facility

2025 NASA Decadal Astrobiology Research and Exploration Strategy – NASA-DARES – RFI Due Date Extended and Q&A Document Issued

NASA Astrobiology Program

2025 NASA Decadal Astrobiology Research and Exploration Strategy – NASA-DARES – RFI Due Date Extended and Q&A Document Issued

Synergistic Interactions Among Vacuum, Solar Heating, and UV Irradiation Enhance the Lethality of Interplanetary Space

Extremeophiles and Extreme Environments

Synergistic Interactions Among Vacuum, Solar Heating, and UV Irradiation Enhance the Lethality of Interplanetary Space

Survival and Transfer of Microorganisms Beyond the Earth: To What Extent are Microorganisms Tolerant to External Influences?

Panspermia

Survival and Transfer of Microorganisms Beyond the Earth: To What Extent are Microorganisms Tolerant to External Influences?

Offworld Environment Testing: The Euro Material Ageing Experiment

Panspermia

Offworld Environment Testing: The Euro Material Ageing Experiment

Active Plasma Sterilizer For Planetary Protection And Contamination Control For Space Missions

Planetary Protection

Active Plasma Sterilizer For Planetary Protection And Contamination Control For Space Missions

Away Team Gear: Testing A New Sample Collection System On The Moon

Sample Return

Away Team Gear: Testing A New Sample Collection System On The Moon

An Astrobiology Spinoff? Microbe Recovered From Mars 2020 Cleanroom May Have Commercial Applications

Planetary Protection

An Astrobiology Spinoff? Microbe Recovered From Mars 2020 Cleanroom May Have Commercial Applications

Mirror Bacteria Report: Call For A Global Discussion About Possible Risks

Planetary Protection

Mirror Bacteria Report: Call For A Global Discussion About Possible Risks