Moss Spores Riding on the Outside of the Space Station Survive For 9 Months
The reproductive spores of a resilient moss species have achieved an incredible feat by surviving the harsh vacuum of space for an astonishing 9 months outside the International Space Station (ISS). As the iconic Jeff Goldblum once said, life, uh, finds a way. The moss in question, known as Physcomitrella patens, is a hardy pioneer species that thrives in muddy environments. Scientists were curious to explore the limits of this plant’s resilience and subjected its spores to a range of extreme conditions reminiscent of space, including frigid temperatures devoid of oxygen and exposure to ultraviolet radiation. After demonstrating remarkable resilience








