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Should we store Mars samples on the moon to keep alien germs away from Earth?

Scientists propose that a moon base could act as an isolated first line of biological defense against extraterrestrial ...

Scientists call for a secure lunar quarantine facility for extraterrestrial samples: 'The moon may become humanity's first line of biological defense'

Scientists propose that a moon base could act as an isolated first line of biological defense against extraterrestrial ...
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An asteroid sample is about to land on Earth. Here’s what to expect

When the OSIRIS-REx spacecraft swings by Earth on Sunday, it is expected to deliver a rare cosmic gift: a pristine sample collected from the near-Earth asteroid Bennu.If all goes according to plan, ...