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Advanced biostack: experiment 1 ES 027 on Spacelab-1
H Bucker1, K Baltschukat, R Beaujean
1Biophysics Div., DFVLR, Institut for Aerospace Medicine, Koln, FRG.
Advances in Space Research : the Official Journal of the Committee on Space Research (COSPAR)
|January 1, 1984
Summary
Heavy ions in cosmic radiation were studied using biological experiments on Spacelab 1. Most biological samples and equipment survived spaceflight well, with dosimetric data collected for various shielding conditions.
Area of Science:
- Space biology
- Radiobiology
- Cosmic radiation research
Background:
- Understanding the biological impact of cosmic radiation is crucial for space exploration.
- Heavy ions constitute a significant component of cosmic radiation with potential radiobiological effects.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the radiobiological properties of heavy ions from cosmic radiation.
- To assess the survival and condition of biological test organisms and experimental components during spaceflight.
Main Methods:
- Utilized biostacks containing biological test organisms and nuclear track detectors on Spacelab 1.
- Exposed biostacks to cosmic radiation in diverse shielding environments within the Spacelab module and on the pallet.
Main Results:
- Biological and physical components of the experiment generally remained in good condition post-flight.
- Dosimetric data were successfully acquired for the various shielding configurations investigated.
Conclusions:
- The radiobiological properties of cosmic heavy ions can be studied using biostack experiments.
- Biological test organisms and experimental apparatus demonstrated resilience to spaceflight conditions under investigated shielding.