NASA-led study suggests Earth microbes could survive on the Moon
A NASA-led study indicates that certain microbes hitchhiking with astronauts during space missions may be capable of surviving on the lunar surface.
The Business Standard22 August 2026, 1:30 PM1 readsAMP
A study led by NASA has highlighted the possibility that specific microbes, which may inadvertently accompany astronauts during space exploration, could potentially survive on the Moon. This finding raises important considerations regarding biological contamination during future lunar missions.
