SMRTR Science & EngineeringJan 22, 2025The Register

NASA spacewalkers to swab the ISS for microbial life

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NASA astronauts Wilmore and Williams will conduct a spacewalk to collect samples near ISS vents, searching for signs of life. The mission aims to assess microorganism survival in space and inform future spacecraft designs to limit human contamination, particularly for Mars exploration.

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