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The National Research Council (NRC) is related to Mars through its extensive research and policy reports, such as those regarding forward contamination prevention [1], [2] and the scientific assessment of biological contamination [3], [4]. Additionally, the NRC has provided strategic recommendations for Mars sample return missions [5], [6] and evaluated the potential for life in Martian environments [7].

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(PDF) Reconsidering the Theological and Ethical Implications of ... academia.edu Academia.edu 4 facts
referenceThe Space Studies Board of the National Research Council published 'Biological Contamination of Mars: Issues and Recommendations' in 1992.
referenceThe National Research Council's Space Studies Board published 'Mars Sample Return: Issues and Recommendations' in 1997.
referenceThe Space Studies Board of the National Research Council published 'Mars Sample Return: Issues and Recommendations' in 1997.
referenceThe National Research Council's Space Studies Board published 'Biological Contamination of Mars: Issues and Recommendations' in 1992.
Planetary protection: an international concern and responsibility frontiersin.org Frontiers in Astronomy and Space Sciences 2 facts
referenceThe National Research Council published a report in 2006 regarding the prevention of forward contamination of Mars.
claimThe National Research Council (NRC) declared in 2006 that Mars should be preserved from forward contamination by Earth-based spacecraft.