Space travel is becoming accessible, yet our understanding of how space environment and microgravity (µG) affect biology, physiology, and health remains incomplete.
Microgravity
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Offworld Biology: Processing Microbe Samples Inside The Microgravity Science Glovebox
NASA astronaut and Expedition 74 Flight Engineer Chris Williams processes microbe samples inside the Destiny laboratory module’s Microgravity Science Glovebox aboard the International Space Station.
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Rethinking The Microbial Future of Space Travel
University of Houston microbiologist Madhan Tirumalai is part of NASA’s Analysis Working Groups (AWG) and co-author of a review paper published Jan. 22 in npj Biofilms Microbiomes. The group’s microbes […]
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Antarctic Microbial Mats: A Research Dive At Minus 20 Degrees Air Temperature
Lake Fryxell is located in the McMurdo Dry Valley on the Antarctic mainland. The lake is covered year round with four to five metres of ice, and it has some […]
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NASA Spaceline Current Awareness List #1,888 20 February 2026 (Space Life Science Research Results)
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Microbes Harvest Metals From Meteorites Aboard The International Space Station
If humankind is to explore deep space, one small passenger should not be left behind: microbes.
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NASA Spaceline Current Awareness List #1,187 13 February 2026 (Space Life Science Research Results)
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Offworld Space Biology: Streptococcus Pneumoniae Behavior In Microgravity
This investigation aims to understand the cellular and molecular mechanisms by which Streptococcus pneumoniae, the leading cause of community-acquired pneumonia damages heart tissue.
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NASA Spaceline Current Awareness List #1,186 6 February 2026 (Space Life Science Research Results)
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10 Days Left To Apply: Vast x Explorers Club Grant
There are ten days left to apply for the Vast x Explorers Club Grant, a new opportunity made possible through our partnership with Vast, the leader in developing next-generation space […]