Should we store Mars samples on the moon to keep alien germs away from Earth?
03-06-2026 15:00 via space.com

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 samples that might be harmful to Earth's biosphere.
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