Next Steps in Planetary Protection for Human Spaceflight - Mon 24 Sep 2018 08:09:PM
Abstract: Planetary protection is defined as: a) the prevention of contamination of extraterrestrial bodies by terrestrial microorganisms, and b) biohazard containment of returned samples from bodies in the Solar System that could harbor life.1 While the majority of interplanetary missions to date have involved robotic exploration, future missions will include human explorers. Current planetary protection requirements do not address the unique challenges associated with human exploration. The purpose o...
Source: Next Steps in Planetary Protection for Human Spaceflight
Source: Next Steps in Planetary Protection for Human Spaceflight