Survivors in space: Do tardigrades live on the moon?. As of: March 5, 2024, 4:38 p.m By: Tanja Banner CommentsPressSplit Tardigrade are also called “tardigrad’s” or “water bears” because of their appearance.

They are almost indestructible and can survive in extreme heat as well as extreme cold. On the moon, amenities such as water are only found in icy craters, and oxygen is not available at all.