Life on other planets is possible: As Earth Organisms Survive 533 Days In Space

Is it feasible for life to be able to exist on other planets? This is an issue that has occupied researchers for many years. Recent scientific analysis has revealed more and more secrets of the solar-system, but are still yet to get concrete proof of life in space. But recently, a new research study has proven it is certainly possible.

Earth-based microorganisms have survive 533 days in space stuck to the exterior of the International Space Station (ISS). The German Aerospace Center (DLR) directed the experiment known as BIOMEX. The long-term research project discovered that organisms such as bacteria, algae, lichens and fungi exposed to Mars type conditions could survive while attached to the ISS. The outcomes even impressed the scientists themselves.

Astrobiologist, Jean-Pierre Paul de Vera from the DLR Institute of Planetary Research in Berlin-Adlershof in a statement said, "some of the organisms demonstrated absolute resistance to radiation in outer space and actually returned to Planet Earth as 'survivors' from space."


"Among other things, we also carry analysis on archaea, which are unicellular microorganisms that have existed in the world for over three-and-a-half billion years, living inside salty seawater. Our 'test subjects' are relatively associated with theirs that have already been isolated in the Arctic permafrost. They may have survived in space conditions and are usually also detectable with our own instruments. Such single-celled creatures could possibly be candidates for life  forms that could be found on Mars."

Life on Mars is Possible. The primary goal
of the research was to observe if living things from Earth can survive in the intense environments found in space. The results prove that life in space is possible.