Microbes harvest metals from meteorites aboard space station

Ithaca, NY (SPX) Feb 16, 2026

If humankind is to explore deep space, one small passenger should not be left behind: microbes.

In fact, it would be impossible to leave them behind, since they live on and in our bodies, surfaces and food. Learning how they react to space conditions is critical, but they could also be invaluable fellows in our endeavor to explore space.