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Could we introduce bacteria or other microorganisms to live on Mars, or moons with water?

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Could we introduce bacteria or other microorganisms to live on Mars, or moons with water?

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Could they reasonably survive? If so, what would be the effects of such an introduction?

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Meanwhile Elon Musk is launching bio-contaminants into space: https://www.vice.com/en/article/elon-musk-bacteria-contamination-spacex-tesla-panspermia/

The future is bleak as long as it’s determined by people like Musk.
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  I didn’t even think of that. I was thinking sane space-bound ventures. But yeah, you’re totally right.
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    yeah, unfortunately “sane” is no longer on the table, at least in the U.S.

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