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Human microbes might be able to survive on the Moon’s South Pole. Here’s what that means for Artemis missions

Human microbes might be able to survive on the Moon’s South Pole. Here’s what that means for Artemis missions
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A new study from NASA says certain pockets of the lunar South Pole — where the United States is expected to establish a moon base — may be sustainable for certain microorganisms. It could be a foundation for new lunar research, but it does bring its own challenges to future studies.

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