As humans advance their presence in space and seek to improve the quality of life on Earth, a variety of science questions in support of these two objectives can be […]
Space Agriculture
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NASA ROSES-24 Amendment 76: E.9 Space Biology: Research Studies Draft Text Released
When it is solicited, the research emphases of E.9 Space Biology: Research Studies will fall under two broad categories: Precision Health and Space Crops.
Posted inArctic / Antarctic / Alpine, Microgravity, Plant Biology, Radiation, Space Agriculture, Space Life Science, Space Stations, Status Report
Offworld Life Science: ARTEMOSS (Antarctic Isolate 1 (ANT1) Radiation Tolerance Experiment
ARTEMOSS (Antarctic Isolate 1 (ANT1) Radiation Tolerance Experiment with Moss in Orbit on the Space Station) Overview: This experiment will be a continuation of research already underway on Earth on […]
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Offworld Life Science: Studying Biofilm in Space
A small group of scientists on the biofilm mitigation team at NASA’s Marshall Space Center in Huntsville, Alabama, study solutions to combat fast-growing colonies of bacteria or fungi, known as […]
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China Exoplanet Habitability and Ecosystem Space Experiment
The experiment of exo-ecosystem and the exploration of extraterrestrial habitability aims to explore the adaptation of terrestrial life in space conditions for the manned space program and the future interstellar […]
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Self-sustaining Living Habitats In Extraterrestrial Environments
Standard definitions of habitability assume that life requires the presence of planetary gravity wells to stabilize liquid water and regulate surface temperature. Here the consequences of relaxing this assumption are […]
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Celebrating 30 Years Of Access To NASA Space Life Sciences Data
The work to create the NASA Life Sciences Data Archive (LSDA) began in 1990 by teams at Johnson Space Center (JSC), Ames Research Center (ARC), and Goddard Space Flight Center […]
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Exploring The Potential Of Plant Astrobiology: Adapting Flora For Extraterrestrial Habitats: A Review
In recent years, the realm of astrobiology has expanded beyond the search for microbial life to encompass the intriguing possibility of plant life beyond our planet. Plant astrobiology delves into […]
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ELGRA (European Low Gravity Research Association) Biennial Symposium
Just 10 days before the ELGRA (European Low Gravity Research Association) biennial symposium. Join us in Liverpool for posters, talks, and discussions on enabling space exploration through plant science.
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Offworld Life Science: Rhodium Science Chambers On ISS
Rhodium science chambers are pictured prior to storage in an ambient locker location aboard the International Space Station. The Swinburne Youth Space Innovation Challenge 2023 Examining Mushroom Growth in Microgravity, […]