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Moss Spores Survive Space: Key to Future Colonies?

12/2/2025

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A research team from Hokkaido University found moss spores exposed to outer space for nine months retained 80% viability and could reproduce after returning to Earth.
Tomomichi Fujita of Hokkaido University led the study evaluating moss survival in extraterrestrial conditions.
The spores endured extreme UV radiation and temperature fluctuations, suggesting moss could support future Moon and Mars colonies by providing food and materials, with more space-agriculture research needed.

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A research team from Hokkaido University found moss spores exposed to outer space for nine months retained 80% viability and could reproduce after returning to Earth.
Tomomichi Fujita of Hokkaido University led the study evaluating moss survival in extraterrestrial conditions.
The spores endured extreme UV radiation and temperature fluctuations, suggesting moss could support future Moon and Mars colonies by providing food and materials, with more space-agriculture research needed.