# What spaceborne viruses could astronauts bring back to Earth?

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Podcast: [Nightlife](https://stenobird.com/podcast/nightlife-159858)
Published: 2026-06-15T12:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/nightlife/what-spaceborne-viruses-could-astronauts-bring-back-to-earth/106800614
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As our explorations towards the moon and out into space commence again, it brings with it the spectre of space-born viruses and other nasties.

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