Description: This NASA Research Announcement (NRA) solicits hypothesis-driven research proposals for both ground-based experiments and flight experiments in Space Biology (SB). This solicitation (NRA NNH11ZTT002N), entitled, “Research Opportunities in Space […]
Plant Biology
Posted inGravitational Biology, Plant Biology, Space Life Science
Reports solicited for publication in Gravitational and Space Biology
Dear Colleagues: The Editorial Board of Gravitational and Space Biology is now soliciting two-page reports for publication in the next issue of the Journal. Extended abstracts from those of you […]
Posted inGenomics, Proteomics, Bioinformatics, Journal articles, Plant Biology, Space Life Science
Effects of a Spaceflight Environment on Heritable Changes in Wheat Gene Expression
Once it was established that the spaceflight environment was not a drastic impediment to plant growth, a remaining space biology question was whether long-term spaceflight exposure could cause changes in […]
Posted inAstrobiology (general), Gravitational Biology, Plant Biology, Space Life Science, Space Physiology & Medicine
American Society for Gravitational and Space Biology Input to National Research Council Request For Information
The American Society for Gravitational and Space Biology (ASGSB), founded in 1984, provides a forum to foster research, education and professional development in the multidisciplinary fields of gravitational and space […]
Posted inGenomics, Proteomics, Bioinformatics, Gravitational Biology, Missions & Hardware, Plant Biology, Space Life Science, Space Physiology & Medicine
SALMON AO Amendment 2: Delay of Due Date for Small Complete Missions in Astrobiology and Fundamental Space Biology
With this amendment, the NASA Announcement of Opportunity NNH08ZDA009O, “Stand Alone Missions of Opportunity Notice (SALMON),” is amended to delay the proposal due date for proposals submitted in response to […]
Posted inGenomics, Proteomics, Bioinformatics, Gravitational Biology, Microbiology & Virology, Plant Biology, Space Life Science
NASA NRA NNH08ZTT003N Submission Deadline Extended until September 24, 2008
Due to the hardship caused by Hurricane Ike to institutions on the Gulf Coast, NASA is again extending the deadline for the NASA Research Announcement NNH08ZTT003N NRA: Research Opportunities for […]
Posted inConferences and Meetings, Gravitational Biology, Plant Biology, Space Life Science
ASGSB 2008 Annual Meeting in France
Dear ASGSB members: We have received a Dear Colleague notification from ESA that our joint international meeting is proceeding on schedule. A call will come shortly for abstract submission. This […]
Posted inAnalog Studies, Arctic / Antarctic / Alpine, Away Teams & Field Reports, Exploration Gear & Tech, Plant Biology, Space Agriculture, Status Report
Arthur Clarke Mars Greenhouse Crops Continue to Thrive on Devon Island
Three weeks after the last humans departed from NASA Haughton-Mars Project Base Camp on Devon Island, the Arthur Clarke Mars Greenhouse continues to operate – by itself. Its operations are […]
Posted inAnalog Studies, Arctic / Antarctic / Alpine, Away Teams & Field Reports, Exploration Gear & Tech, Plant Biology, Space Agriculture, Status Report
Arthur Clarke Mars Greenhouse Grows First Crop on Devon Island
Two weeks after the last humans departed from NASA Haughton Mars Project Base Camp on Devon Island, the Arthur Clarke Mars Greenhouse continues to operate – by itself. Its operations […]
Posted inAnalog Studies, Arctic / Antarctic / Alpine, Away Teams & Field Reports, Exploration Gear & Tech, Life Support Systems, Plant Biology, Space Agriculture, Status Report
Arthur Clarke Mars Greenhouse Frequently Asked Questions
In July 2002 SpaceRef Interactive installed a greenhouse (the Arthur Clarke Mars Greenhouse) on Devon Island as a contribution to the NASA-SETI Institute Haughton Mars Project (HMP). The greenhouse is […]