Moss survives nine months in outer space

A reddish-brown sporophyte can be seen at the top center of a leafy gametophore. This capsule contains numerous spores inside. (Tomomichi Fujita via SWNS)

By Stephen Beech

Moss has survived nine months exposed to outer space.

Moss survives nine months in outer space

Germinated moss spores after space exposure. (Dr. Chang-hyun Maeng and Maika K via SWNS)

Moss survives nine months in outer space

The space exposure unit used for the experiment is next to a 100-yen coin for scale. Moss has survived nine months exposed to outer space. (Tomomichi Fujita via SWNS)

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