Spaceflight and ground-based microgravity analog experiments have suggested that
microgravity can affect microbial growth and metabolism. Although the effects of microgravity …

Microbial research in space is being conducted for almost 50 years now. The closed system
of the International Space Station (ISS) has acted as a microbial observatory for the past 10 …

The International Space Station (ISS) is a uniquely enclosed environment that has been
continuously occupied for the last two decades. Throughout its operation, protecting the …

As interest in space exploration rises, there is a growing need to quantify the impact of
microgravity on the growth, survival, and adaptation of microorganisms, including those …

This review paper attempts to provide a useful reference for space habitat designs that
advance the ability of humans to live in space for long periods of time. Five space habitat …

Despite the increasing interest in using microbial-based technologies to support human
space exploration, many unknowns remain not only on bioprocesses but also on microbial …

Long-duration space missions pose important health concerns for astronauts, especially
regarding the adverse effects of microgravity and exposure to high-energy cosmic rays. The …

Abstract Space bioprocess engineering (SBE) is an emerging multi-disciplinary field to
design, realize, and manage biologically-driven technologies specifically with the goal of …

Black Carbon (BC) aerosols substantially affect the global climate. However, accurate
simulation of BC atmospheric transport remains elusive, due to shortcomings in modeling …

Human space exploration and settlement will require leaps forward in life support for
environmental management and healthcare. Life support systems must efficiently use …