Tuesday, June 30, 2026
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Space worms! A microscopic crew goes into orbit to support future moon missions

British scientists have launched a crew of microscopic worms to the International Space Station in a pioneering experiment that could help unlock the secrets of long-duration space travel—and support ambitions to reach the moon and beyond.

Space worms! A microscopic crew goes into orbit to support future moon missions
Image: Phys.org
British scientists have launched a crew of microscopic worms to the International Space Station in a pioneering experiment that could help unlock the secrets of long-duration space travel—and support ambitions to reach the moon and beyond.

Originally published at Phys.org

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