Have We Contaminated the Moon?

The video discusses the presence of microbes on Earth and their potential to be transported to the moon. It highlights the Apollo 12 mission, where astronauts retrieved a camera from Surveyor 3, which was found to contain bacteria. However, contamination issues during the analysis raised doubts about the bacteria's survival on the moon. The video also explores the survival capabilities of microbes and tardigrades in extreme environments, concluding that any microbes left on the moon are likely dead. The episode ends with a call to action for viewers to support SciShow on Patreon.

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