Moss Survives 9 Months Outside the ISS
Scientists have made a jaw-dropping discovery: moss survived 9 months on the exterior of the International Space Station (ISS) and was still able to grow back on Earth! This isn’t just a win for plant parents, it’s a major breakthrough for astrobiology. Researchers were genuinely astonished at how this humble moss withstood the harsh, unforgiving conditions of outer space—think cosmic radiation, microgravity, and wild temperature swings that’d give even the hardiest cactus a meltdown.
This experiment proves just how resilient life from Earth can be. Who knew that a plant you might find on a shady rock could become a cosmic champion? The study offers hope for future space missions and even for the possibility of growing life on other planets. If moss can survive nearly a year on the ISS, maybe we could one day see little green patches thriving on Mars—or at least in space gardens. Either way, this study definitely gives new meaning to the phrase “tough as moss!” If only our house plants were this sturdy, right?