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Science Friday: Mars Rover May Be Contaminated With Earth Microbes

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A discussion with Catharine Conley, NASA's planetary protection officer, over a misstep prior to the launch of the Mars Curiosity Rover, where a drill might have been contaminated with Earth microbes. She explains that it was resolved without harming the mission. Aired Sept. 14, 2012 [11:16 min]

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