"Tardigrades: Potential Moon Contamination After Space Accident"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by ScienceAlert
The unmanned space probe Beresheet, carrying tardigrades known for their resilience, crashed on the Moon in 2019. Despite concerns about potential contamination and colonization by the tardigrades, it is unlikely as they would not survive the harsh lunar conditions. However, their presence raises ethical questions and highlights the importance of preventing contamination of other planets during space exploration.