Tardigrades, Space Survival

Tardigrades on the Moon: Extremophiles and the Future of Space Colonization

Did you know tiny creatures called tardigrades can survive in outer space, even on the Moon? This amazing fact opens new doors for using extremophiles in space travel and colonization. Tardigrades, or “water bears,” are super tough. They can live in extreme places on Earth. Recently, they went to the Moon in a special experiment. And guess what? They made it back, showing us how…