Future moon landings could wipe out clues to how life began on Earth

ScienceDaily
Jul 12, 2026, 8:48 pm96 ptsTrending
A new study suggests spacecraft exhaust could quickly contaminate the moon's most scientifically valuable regions, potentially masking ancient clues about how life began on Earth. Researchers say future lunar missions should consider new ways to reduce and monitor this pollution before it becomes widespread.

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