Space Moss: A Tiny Green Survivor
Scientists have discovered that moss can survive for several months on the exterior of the International Space Station (ISS). The new research paper reveals that these resilient plants withstand the brutal conditions of outer space—think cosmic radiation, extreme temperatures, and zero oxygen. While most of us can barely keep a houseplant alive, moss is out there clinging to life beyond Earth. 
What Makes Moss So Special?
Moss’s ability to thrive in such an extreme environment could open new doors for future space missions. Scientists believe that this discovery may help us grow plants on other planets or set up sustainable life-support systems in space. If moss can handle the cold, irradiated vacuum of space, maybe it can also help humans one day colonize the Moon or Mars.
Who would have guessed that the humble moss, often ignored on shady sidewalks, would become a superstar in space biology? Next time you step on a patch of moss, remember—it might just be tougher than you!