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NASA is the primary entity responsible for managing and developing planetary protection policies, as evidenced by its role in establishing strategic plans [1], co-sponsoring workshops [2], and maintaining an independent review board [3] to oversee the prevention of cross-contamination during space exploration [4].
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Read "Review and Assessment of Planetary Protection Policy ... nap.nationalacademies.org 7 facts
perspectiveThe committee writing the 'Review and Assessment of Planetary Protection Policy' believes that NASA’s planetary protection policy should be developed as a set of guiding principles that point to a course of action to accomplish clearly articulated goals.
claimThe development of planetary protection policies involves the intertwined roles of NASA, the Committee on Space Research (COSPAR), and the National Academies Space Studies Board.
claimNASA's planetary protection policy is required to establish clear responsibilities for leadership within the agency for formulating and executing the agency's plans.
perspectiveThe committee recommends creating a more arms-length relationship within NASA between the personnel responsible for developing planetary protection policies and the personnel responsible for implementing the requirements derived from those policies to create a greater sense of equity and fairness.
claimNASA requested that the committee provide an interim report addressing the rationales for and goals of planetary protection, as well as a working definition of planetary protection.
claimNASA could extend its leadership in planetary protection policy by convening periodic updates on the ethical implications of space exploration.
claimNASA requires a comprehensive planetary protection strategic plan that identifies future missions needing early guidance, establishes investment priorities for research and technology, creates a process for independent expert advice and peer review, assesses legacy requirements, improves the translation of policy into mission requirements, and engages federal and international communities regarding sample return and human missions to Mars.
Planetary Protection in the New Space Era: Science and Governance academia.edu 1 fact
referenceThe NASA Planetary Protection Independent Review Board published a final report in 2019 regarding planetary protection updates and challenges.
Planetary protection: an international concern and responsibility frontiersin.org 1 fact
claimCOSPAR and NASA have co-sponsored a series of workshops focused on planetary protection for human missions to Mars to address knowledge gaps in science and technology.