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The International Space Station is home to millions of bacteria and microbes as well as its human crew. The human body is littered with bacteria and fungi containing ten times more microbes in and on everything else on Earth.
How are microbes used?
Various studies of microbes on the International Space Station are being conducted, both to assess potential impacts on crew health and to maintain spacecraft functionality. The aim of this research is to obtain important information for planning future space missions and preserving life in space.
These bacteria and microbes are generally harmless and many of them are beneficial to the human body. However, the microgravity environment can increase the risk of disease for some microbes and affect spacecraft systems. They could also potentially contaminate other planets where spaceships and crews land.
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The International Space Station (ISS) Boeing Antimicrobial Coating Project is testing surface coatings that inhibit the growth of microbes to protect crew and equipment aboard the spacecraft. These coatings aim to reduce disease transmission by being used not only on space stations but also in many environments such as aircraft cabins, healthcare facilities and public transport vehicles.
Microbes are monitored on the space station
Microbial Observatory-1 and Microbial Monitoring-2 research focuses on identifying potential threats by monitoring microbes on the space station. These studies analyze microbes to create a comprehensive catalog of bacteria and fungi to ensure the safety of the spacecraft and crew.
Roscosmos’ BioRisk-MSV research examined the physical and genetic changes of microbes on the space station and sought to understand how these organisms survive and reproduce in the extreme environment. These findings could inform the development of planetary quarantine methods and biomedical security systems for future space missions.
NASA’s External Microorganisms project continues to study the spacecraft’s microorganisms by collecting samples from life support system vents outside the station. This research focuses on assessing the distribution of microbes in space and the potential risk of contamination of other spacecraft.
Another study examined the potential allergenic effects of fungi that crew members inhaled or adhered to their skin. The data showed an increase in a fungus associated with seborrheic dermatitis in space and the presence of several species of fungi.
Studying the interior environment of space stations provides important data about the microbes present and creates a buffer to ensure the safety of crew members. These studies contribute to the planning of future space missions and the development of safety measures. Space is not only a journey to the stars, but also a place of discovery for microbes.
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