Science: In 2007 tardigrades ("water bears") were placed in the…

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Did you know? In 2007 tardigrades ("water bears") were placed in the vacuum of space as an experiment during the FOTON-M3 mission. The microscopic creatures — less than 1 mm — survived 10 days of vacuum AND solar radiation. Some reproduced normally afterwards. They are the only animals known to do this.

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In 2007 tardigrades ("water bears") were placed in the vacuum of space as an experiment during the FOTON-M3 mission. The microscopic creatures — less than 1 mm — survived 10 days of vacuum AND solar radiation. Some reproduced normally afterwards. They are the only animals known to do this.

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