In a groundbreaking experiment, ESA sent 3,000 tardigrades into low Earth orbit, revealing their astonishing ability to survive direct exposure to space and radiation, with 68% reviving after rehydration. Discover the implications for space travel and cancer …
On September 14, 2007, a European Space Agency exposure platform bolted to the outside of a Russian Foton-M3 capsule opened its trays in low Earth orbit and left some 3,000 tiny animals unprotected t… [+3882 chars]