How did Jean survive in X2?

How did Jean survive in X2? Instead of destroying her, the Phoenix Force is absorbed into Jean’s body while Endeavour exploded around her. Empowered by the Phoenix Force, Jean survived while floating in space before Nightcrawler teleported to her and brought her aboard the X-Jet.

Instead of destroying her, the Phoenix Force is absorbed into Jean’s body while Endeavour exploded around her. Empowered by the Phoenix Force, Jean survived while floating in space before Nightcrawler teleported to her and brought her aboard the X-Jet.