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7373737373 ◴[23 Oct 25 01:35 UTC] No.45677239[source]▶

How likely is it that we have already accidentally "contaminated" other planets or moons, despite procedures to prevent this?

It seems unlikely to be possible to completely prevent all lifeforms from hitching a ride

1. 3eb7988a1663 ◴[23 Oct 25 03:43 UTC] No.45677950[source]▶

Tardigrades (crash) landed on the moon: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beresheet

Common yeast can survive Martian conditions