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Planetary protection policy overview and application to future missions.

J D Rummel1

  • 1Life Sciences Division, NASA Headquarters, Washington, DC 20546.

Advances in Space Research : the Official Journal of the Committee on Space Research (COSPAR)
|January 1, 1989
PubMed
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Area of Science:

  • Space exploration
  • Astrobiology
  • Planetary science

Background:

  • The 1967 Outer Space Treaty established principles for space utilization.
  • International scientific consensus emphasizes preserving celestial bodies for study.
  • Early concerns focused on the unknown space environment and potential contamination.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present the current status of NASA's planetary protection policy.
  • To outline future approaches for planetary protection and back contamination.
  • To address challenges posed by upcoming NASA missions, including international collaborations.

Main Methods:

  • Review of historical policy directives and international guidelines (COSPAR).
  • Analysis of current NASA planetary protection (quarantine) policies.
  • Prospectus development for future mission scenarios and contamination control.

Main Results:

  • NASA policies have evolved, incorporating COSPAR guidelines for forward and backward contamination.
  • Existing policies aim to protect Earth from extraterrestrial materials and celestial bodies from terrestrial organisms.
  • The paper identifies the need for updated strategies for future exploratory missions.

Conclusions:

  • Planetary protection remains a critical consideration for space exploration.
  • Future missions require adaptive policies to manage risks of biological contamination.
  • International cooperation is essential for effective global planetary protection strategies.
Keywords:
NASA Center HQSNASA Discipline ExobiologyNASA Discipline Number 52-90NASA Program Exobiology

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