Inspired by true events, Tardigrades in Space™ begins with the 2019 lunar mission that accidentally scattered microscopic tardigrades across the Moon’s surface. Years later, a future astronaut recovers the wreckage — and discovers that exposure to cosmic radiation has transformed the once-tiny survivors into intelligent, sentient beings. What began as a scientific experiment becomes a story of evolution, empathy, and humanity’s place in the cosmos. This short teaser introduces the Tardigrades in Space cinematic universe — blending science fiction, fantasy, and emotional storytelling into a new form of “edutainment” world-building. Each chapter connects to a larger transmedia ecosystem spanning film, graphic novels, games, collectibles, and classroom experiences — all exploring how the smallest lifeforms can inspire the biggest questions about identity, survival, and stewardship of our shared planet. Created by Jon Anderson, Tardigrades in Space™ bridges imagination and inquiry, inviting viewers to think, play, and wonder: What if the next great intelligence on Earth wasn’t human?