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Requirements 		NPR 8715.24
Effective Date: September 24, 2021
Expiration Date: September 22, 2032
COMPLIANCE IS MANDATORY FOR NASA EMPLOYEES
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Subject: Planetary Protection Provisions for Robotic Extraterrestrial Missions

Responsible Office: Office of Safety and Mission Assurance


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09/29/2025
 Minor administrative change made to remove the reference to NID 8715.129, Biological Planetary Protection for Human Mission to Mars, that was cancelled by the responsible office.

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