An international team of researchers has proposed establishing a lunar biorepository to preserve cryopreserved samples of Earth’s most endangered species, utilizing the Moon’s cold temperatures for long-term storage without human intervention. Led by Dr. Mary Hagedorn, this initiative aims to protect biodiversity from Earth-based threats and involves collaboration across nations and disciplines, despite facing challenges such as radiation and the need for robust space transport.
Researchers propose a lunar biorepository to protect Earth’s endangered DOI: 10.1093/biosci/biae058