Where man boldly goes, bacteria follow -- Are we contaminating space?

Life in outer space is an absolute certainty, and it is likely to be more familiar than we might think, according to an article in the May issue of Microbiology Today. Ever since the start of the space race we have sent more than just satellites and astronauts into space: spacecraft are not routinely decontaminated and are teeming with microbial life.

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<p><a href="http://www.physorg.com/news131259710.html">Where man boldly goes, bacteria follow -- Are we contaminating space?</a></p> <p>Life in outer space is an absolute certainty, and it is likely to be more familiar than we might think, according to an article in the May issue of <i>Microbiology Today</i>. Ever since the start of the space race we have sent more than just satellites and astronauts into space: spacecraft are not routinely decontaminated and are teeming with microbial life.</p>