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  • Astrobiology and Space Science
  • Environmental Microbiology

Background:

  • Planetary bodies with potential for life are key targets for space exploration.
  • Planetary Protection protocols by NASA and ESA prevent biological contamination of celestial bodies.
  • Microbial life poses a risk to the scientific integrity of extraterrestrial life detection missions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review molecular assays used in Planetary Protection research.
  • To identify the advantages and disadvantages of various molecular methods.
  • To guide future technological roadmaps for Planetary Protection and environmental microbiology.

Main Methods:

  • Review of molecular assays applied in Planetary Protection.
  • Analysis of methods for detecting (micro)organisms on spacecraft and in cleanrooms.
  • Assessment of techniques for low biomass samples.

Main Results:

  • Molecular methods provide a broader detection range than traditional cultivation approaches.
  • Various molecular assays have been applied, each with specific pros and cons.
  • A comprehensive summary of current and emerging molecular techniques is presented.

Conclusions:

  • Molecular assays are essential for robust spacecraft cleanliness assessment.
  • This review supports the development of advanced Planetary Protection strategies.
  • Findings benefit environmental microbiology dealing with low-biomass samples.