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Study Maps Lunar South Pole Pockets Where Earth Microbes Could Survive

Models of shaded niches show short-term microbial viability and raise new contamination risks for planned crewed missions.

Air Force’s Secretive ‘RAT55’ Joins Artemis II Prep as Service Confirms New Phase for Jet

NASA Holds to Mid-January Rollout as Artemis II Targets Early February Launch