NASA astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Nichole Ayers shows off research hardware to study how microalgae grow in spaceflight conditions such as microgravity and radiation.

Results from the biotechnology investigation may provide insights to support life support

Astrobiology,

Explorers Club Fellow, ex-NASA Space Station Payload manager/space biologist, Away Teams, Journalist, Lapsed climber, Synaesthete, Na’Vi-Jedi-Freman-Buddhist-mix, ASL, Devon Island and Everest Base Camp...