Eli5: If creatures such as tardigrades can survive in extreme conditions such as the vacuum of space and deep under water, how can astronauts and other space flight companies be confident in their means of decontamination after missions and returning to earth?

Question

My initial post was related to more of bacteria or organisms on space suits or moon walks and then flown back to earth in the comfort of a shuttle.

In: Biology

Answer 1

You watch the horror movie “life” it tackles this problem. And set up a room to seal up and try to bring life from some mars rocks. But of course, it escapes quarantine and wrecks havoc. Really good (big name actors) and gore