Rocks from Mars could be put in quarantine on the MOON to avoid 'War of the Worlds style disaster'

Martian rocks could be locked down in quarantine on the moon to prevent them from contaminating Earth and creating a War of the Worlds-style disaster, an expert has claimed. Interplanetary infection is a major concern for ongoing space exploration, and all avenues are being investigated to ensure both Earth and Mars remain clean. Storing Martian rocks on the moon is being looked at as a potential solution as it would prevent the creation of a direct path to Earth's fragile ecosystems. This 150,000-mile (400,000-km) barrier would present its own issues, scientists acknowledge, but could offer invaluable protection to life on Earth. NASA and ESA are working together on the Mars2020 project which which will see two rovers roaming the red planet in search of alien life, among other goals.