# planetary protection

> guiding principle in the design of an interplanetary mission, aiming to prevent biological contamination of both the target celestial body and the Earth

**Wikidata**: [Q138113](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q138113)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Planetary_protection)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/planetary-protection


## References

1. BBC Things