Elon Musk's Tesla Roadster could contaminate Mars

The Tesla Roadster that billionaire Elon Musk dramatically launched into space earlier this month could contaminate Mars with bacteria. Microbes collected by the electric sports car and its plastic mannequin driver on Earth could survive on the vehicle for millions of years. If the car collides with Mars, bacteria from Earth could wipe out any alien microorganisms that may live on the red planet, researchers claim. The Tesla Roadster that Elon Musk launched into space could contaminate Mars with bacteria. Microbes collected by the electric sports car and its plastic mannequin driver on Earth could survive on the vehicle for millions of years.