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But it’s actually possible to explore our solar system! We’ve been at it since the 70s!

Yes and I’m glad we’re doing it! No life or fossilized remains of life of any kind has yet been found.

Have we sent up any archeological tools for sample prep and whatnot? Can’t find what we don’t look for, no?

Yup! We've sampled the Moon a number of times, and we're currently trying to figure out how to get one back from Mars...