Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla will conduct the Voyager Tardigrades mission on the ISS, studying how these resilient micro-animals survive and reproduce in space. Scientists aim to unlock the secrets of tardigrades’ extreme survival to revolutionize space medicine and develop protective measures for astronauts during long-duration missions. This experiment could lead to advancements in genetics, biomaterials, and cryopreservation.
Shubhanshu Shukla to take tardigrades to ISS: What are these ‘water bears’
