Chuck Darwin on Nostr: This experiment will be a continuation of research already underway on Earth on ...
This experiment will be a continuation of research already underway on Earth on Antarctic moss.
The moss samples have already been exposed to solar radiation at the NASA Space Radiation Lab at Brookhaven National Lab in Upton, New York
and a similar investigation will take place on the International Space Station testing how the moss recovers in different gravity environments.
Principal Investigator: Dr. Agata Zupanska, University of Florida, Gainesville
Science objectives:
To research the recovery process of Antarctic moss from radiation damage
To learn how cosmic radiation and microgravity simultaneously can alter the performance and make of the plants
To determine if the moss develops any tolerance to deep space conditions
Potential Earth applications:
To better understand how plants and biological systems can overcome severe conditions on Earth to still supply food and life necessities
Potential space applications:
To learn more about the potential for other biological systems to have a similar genetic response and physiological adaptation to harsh conditions in space
To create and develop for future missions new bioregenerative life support systems and environments for plants that can tolerate conditions in deep-space
The moss samples have already been exposed to solar radiation at the NASA Space Radiation Lab at Brookhaven National Lab in Upton, New York
and a similar investigation will take place on the International Space Station testing how the moss recovers in different gravity environments.
Principal Investigator: Dr. Agata Zupanska, University of Florida, Gainesville
Science objectives:
To research the recovery process of Antarctic moss from radiation damage
To learn how cosmic radiation and microgravity simultaneously can alter the performance and make of the plants
To determine if the moss develops any tolerance to deep space conditions
Potential Earth applications:
To better understand how plants and biological systems can overcome severe conditions on Earth to still supply food and life necessities
Potential space applications:
To learn more about the potential for other biological systems to have a similar genetic response and physiological adaptation to harsh conditions in space
To create and develop for future missions new bioregenerative life support systems and environments for plants that can tolerate conditions in deep-space