Tardigrades survive reversible dormancy during spaceflight: In-orbit revival, post-flight recovery, and transcriptomic responses
D. Vishnu, S. Pillanjinayya, H. Suma, S. Ghosh, J. Pallavi, K. Yuvashree, V. Murugkar, H. Tikariha, G. Das, V. Singh, Sandeep M Eswarappa
This study shows that tardigrades can survive and revive after spaceflight, with transcriptomic changes indicating stress responses and reduced energy metabolism.
bioRxiv · Nov 9, 2026 · PreprintZoology