NASA finds Earth microbes can survive on Moon
A NASA study indicates that some fungi and bacteria from Earth can survive on the lunar surface for weeks or months under certain conditions, raising concerns about the transfer of terrestrial life and contamination of lunar resources. Fungi, especially species like Aspergillus and Fusarium, have adapted more effectively to the lunar environment than bacteria, particularly in the polar regions that are not exposed to sunlight. In contrast, bacterial species were less resistant to ultraviolet radiation, limiting their ability to survive. The study warns about the potential for these microbes to reach vital resources such as water ice, which could hinder research on the presence of life on the Moon and increase the risks of lunar environmental contamination.
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