Before Mars rovers are sent into space, they are scrubbed clean of any remnants of life looking to hitch a ride to the red planet. This is a required action for all nations under the Outer Space Treaty, which aims to protect potential life on Mars from Earthly contamination. But what happens when NASA is unable to confirm if other nations are undertaking necessary procedures to adhere to this goal?
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The Lightyear O is a revolutionary electric car powered by the sun. Developed by a Dutch startup, the four-door sedan has over 50 square feet of solar panels on its roof and hood, generating up to 43 miles of energy a day. With production now underway in Finland, the car does come with a hefty price tag at $262,000, but the company hopes to introduce a more affordable version, the Lightyear 2, by 2025. Read full article here