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Researchers found that the tardigrades shot from a gun at speeds up to 825 meters per second could be resuscitated. Those experiencing higher-speed impacts were torn apart and did not survive. This suggests tardigrades would likely not survive an impact if they traveled across space on an asteroid.


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