Is there life on Mars? Not if we destroy it with poor space hygiene – The Guardian

MarsAs countries begin an age of Martian exploration, planetary protection advocates insist we must be careful of interplanetary contamination
Next month, three new spacecraft arrive at Mars. Two represent firsts for their countries of origin, while the third opens a new era of Mars exploration. The first is the UAEs Emirates Mars Mission, also known as Hope, which enters orbit on 9 February. Shortly after, Chinas Tianwen-1 settles into the red planets gravitational grip and in April will deploy…

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