Why NASA is Sending Water Bears to Space

A new experiment is studying tardigrades, aka water bears, aboard the International Space Station to better understand how they tolerate extreme environments - including the one astronauts experience in space. The findings can help guide research into protecting humans from the stresses of long-duration space travel.
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Tardigrades, often called water bears, are animals that tolerate extreme environments. For more information check out:www.nasa.gov/feature/ames/microscopic-superheroes-to-help-protect-astronaut-health-in-space

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