Research conducted by Centre of Astrophysics and Planetary Science has investigated the hardiness of the microscopic invertebrates known as tardigrades by firing specimens at high speed to simulate extreme conditions similar to those in our solar system.
Tardigrades are known for being profoundly durable in the harshest of conditions. Kent’s researchers examined the extent of their hardiness to understand the potential for survival in high-speed travel to severe space environments such as the Moon and ice planets.
For more details see the universities press release, which can be accessed using this link.