Are we sending microbes to alien worlds? Panspermia

The video explores the nature of viruses, their potential survival in space, and the implications of space travel on viral activity. It discusses the concept of panspermia, the possibility of contaminating other worlds with Earth-based life, and the reverse scenario of alien microbes reaching Earth. The video also examines the challenges of human spaceflight, including stress-induced viral reactivation, and the precautions taken to prevent contamination.

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