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Never-before-seen 'extreme' microbes surrounded NASA robot before it was sent to Mars 18 years ago, new study reveals

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Abstract

DNA analysis has revealed that 26 novel species of 'extremophile' bacteria were lurking in a clean room that housed NASA's Phoenix lander before it was launched to Mars in 2007. The hardy microbes might be capable of surviving in space.
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  • Publication Date
    21 May 2025
  • Primary Author
    Harry Baker
  • Source
    LiveScience.com
  • Language
    English
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