"Water Bears Hitch a Ride to the Moon on Crashed Lunar Lander"

Thousands of tardigrades, also known as "water bears," were aboard the Beresheet lunar lander that crashed on the Moon in 2019. These microscopic creatures are known for their ability to withstand extreme conditions, including the vacuum of space. While it is uncertain if the tardigrades survived the crash, if they did, it would demonstrate their remarkable endurance and raise questions about how microscopic organisms can move between celestial bodies.