Unknown Bacteria Discovered on China’s Space Station Sparks Sci-Fi Crisis
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Farmingdale Observer
Scientists discovered a new bacterium, Niallia tiangongensis, on China's Tiangong space station, which shows unique adaptations to space conditions and raises concerns about microbial risks for astronauts and equipment. The bacterium's ability to survive and adapt in space highlights the importance of understanding space microbiomes for future missions to the Moon, Mars, and beyond.