Mung Bean cultivation in spaceflight to support reliable food production in closed environments
Studies crop plant (Mung Bean) cultivation in spaceflight, to support optimisation of high plant compartment of MELISSA bioregenerative life support system. Knowledge and technology relevant to reliable food production in closed / compact environments.
Producing oxygen in space through photosynthesis with spirulina
ISS Experiment with minature photobioreactor using Arthrospira (Spirulina) to understand behaviour of this compartment of the MELISSA bioregenerative life support system under spaceflight conditions. The first part of the experiment was performed onabord ISS in early 2018 and a second part isin preparation.
Understanding the mechanisms of Immune suppression
Determining the role of programmed apoptosis (cell death) in loss of white blood cells (originating in the thymus) in microgravity.
Understanding how reduced mechical load / shear may affect vascular function
ISS In vitro Experiment in KUBIK incubator studying how microgravity affects smooth muscles in veins. The results of the experiment showed that smooth muscle contractability was decreased in microgravity due to calcium channel down regulation. A similar effect was also observed in an animal model. Data from this study is relevant to understanding how reduced mechical load / shear may affect vascular function.
Understanding how low shear conditions and gravity may affect endothelial cell function
Studying mechanisms of plant response to gravity and light
Building Bridges through Space Technology for Global Collaboration and Development
The new portal with all the information about activities contributing to the Sustainable Development Goals has been published and is open to the public.
Street-by-street information on air pollution
