Mouse sperm thrived despite six years of exposure to space radiation

The findings suggest that long-term space travelers may still give birth to healthy children

a group of mice that were exposed to space radiation

After being exposed to space radiation for three to six years on the space station, mouse sperm produced hundreds of healthy space pups (some pictured).

T. Wakayama/University of Yamanashi

Sperm appears to be unfazed by long stints in outer space.