Tag: ISS experiments
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Moss Survives Nine Months Outside the ISS and Finds a Way to Grow on Earth
Introduction: A Tiny Plant Endures the Extreme In a striking demonstration of resilience, researchers recently exposed moss spores to the harsh conditions outside the International Space Station (ISS) for nine months. The experiment aimed to understand how simple life forms withstand radiation, temperature fluctuations, vacuum, and microgravity. The results were surprising: the moss exhibited remarkable…
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Moss in Space: Surviving the Nine-Month Ride on the Outside ISS Could Shape Future Space Agriculture
Moss on a Cosmic Mission In a striking demonstration of resilience, a population of moss spores endured a nine-month voyage on the outside of the International Space Station. The hardy moss is a relative newcomer to the idea of space agriculture, but botanists say its survival could unlock new ways to turn barren planetary dust…
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Sake Brewing Takes Flight: Space Experiment Aims to Brew on the International Space Station
Groundbreaking Space Sake Experiment Set for the ISS A partnership between Dassai Inc., a renowned sake brewer from Yamaguchi Prefecture, and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. is pushing the boundaries of traditional brewing by preparing to test sake production aboard the International Space Station (ISS). The plan, announced in Tokyo, involves launching ingredients and brewing equipment…