Pakistan, May 23 -- Scientists have discovered a rapidly evolving bacteria, Niallia tiangongensis, on China's Tiangong space station, raising serious concerns about the future of human space exploration. This unique microorganism was collected during the 2023 Shenzhou 15 mission and is unlike any bacteria typically found on Earth.
Unlike Earth-based bacteria, Niallia tiangongensis is thriving in the harsh conditions of space. It has shown an exceptional resistance to radiation and can survive intense ultraviolet light and the vacuum of low Earth orbit. Its ability to form protective biofilms makes it especially hard to eliminate, even with standard spacecraft cleaning protocols.
While the bacteria has not harmed astronauts so far, exper...
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