Committee on Planetary Protection (CoPP) (Virtual Meeting June 1-2 2026) Limits of Terrestrial Life and the Probability of Growth on Mars
This meeting is to provide information to NASA so it can develop a prioritized list of factors that contribute to the potential release of terrestrial bioburden on the Mars surface and the likelihood of microbial survival and replication. Quantitative and qualitative guidance on individual and multiple growth-limiting/growth-promoting conditions are needed to advance the analysis of planetary protection approaches that enable the search for evidence of life on Mars. Key factors identified during this meeting will assist in modeling the probability of survival and growth of terrestrial organisms in planning for future human and robotic missions to Mars.
When:
Day 1: Monday, June 1, 2026, 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. (UTC-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Day 2: Tuesday, June 2, 2026, 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. (UTC-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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Attend virtually:
You will receive the relevant link(s) to attend virtually via email.