Educator Guide: Bacteria Can Survive for Years in Space

Clumps of bacteria survived for three years on the outer surface of the International Space Station, pictured here, shielded from the hazards of space by only themselves. New research suggests such clumps might be able to survive a trip between Earth and Mars.
NASA, Roscosmos
About this guide
In this guide, students will learn about research conducted aboard the International Space Station and develop their own research question that could be explored on the space station.
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Space for research
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