Long-term space exploration exposes humans to radiation that can damage deoxyribonucleic acid or DNA, which carries the genetic information for our development and functioning. Conditions in space also affect the […]
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Offworld Life Science: Three Biology Experiments Delivered By The NG-20 Cargo Droid To The ISS
NASA’s Biological and Physical Sciences Division is sending three physical sciences and space biology experiments and equipment to the International Space Station aboard Northrop Grumman’s 20th commercial resupply services mission. […]
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Offworld Genomics Research On The International Space Station
NASA astronaut Bob Hines is shown performing Genes in Space-9 aboard the International Space Station (ISS).
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DNA Damage And Survival Time Course Of Deinococcal Cell Pellets During 3 Years Of Exposure To Outer Space
The hypothesis called “panspermia” proposes an interplanetary transfer of life. Experiments have exposed extremophilic organisms to outer space to test microbe survivability and the panspermia hypothesis. Microbes inside shielding material […]
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Offworld Genomics Research: Expanding The Genes in Space™ Toolkit On The International Space Station
For nearly a decade, Genes in Space™ has challenged students to develop spaceflight experiments that use biotechnology to address spaceflight challenges. Founded by Boeing and miniPCRbio, the program relies on […]
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Human Pathogen Found To Contaminate Space Grown Vegetables
Lettuce and other leafy green vegetables are part of a healthy, balanced diet — even for astronauts on a mission.
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Testing Microbial Biomining From Asteroidal Material Onboard The International Space Station
Expanding human space exploration beyond Earth’s orbit necessitates efficient technologies for self-sustainable acquisition of local resources to overcome unviable resupply missions from Earth. Potential source of materials are asteroids, some […]
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Offworld Agriculture: Tomato Seedlings Grow in Plant Habitat-06
Inside the Plant Habitat-06 facility, the early stages of seedling growth of wild-type tomatoes is visible.
Posted inExtremeophiles and Extreme Environments, Genomics, Proteomics, Bioinformatics, Microbiology & Virology, Microgravity, Origin & Evolution of Life, Panspermia, Radiation, Space Life Science, Space Stations, Status Report
Tanpopo Exposure Units For External ISS Studies Of Extremophiles In Space
Seven Tanpopo exposure units with different samples are placed inside the exposure panel. The Tanpopo-5 investigation studies the origin, transportation, and survival of life in space.
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Planetary Survey From Orbit: Earth’s Surface Minerals In Arid Regions
Editor’s note: We’re now able to detect planets orbiting other stars. We can determine the size and basic composition of these worlds but only in a general sense. As newer […]