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Plans and future directions of the German life sciences program.
1German Aerospace Research Establishment (DLR), Cologne, Federal Republic of Germany.
ASGSB Bulletin : Publication of the American Society for Gravitational and Space Biology
|August 1, 1989
Summary
Germany
Area of Science:
- Life sciences research
- Space biology
- Space medicine
Background:
- The German life sciences program encompasses medicine, biology, and biological processing.
- It aims to leverage the unique space environment for scientific advancement.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop expertise in manned spaceflight techniques.
- To facilitate high-quality scientific research in space.
- To support the German scientific community's access to space.
Main Methods:
- Utilizing national and international flight opportunities.
- Conducting research in medicine, biology, and biological processing in space.
Main Results:
- Acquisition of expertise in manned flight techniques.
- Enablement of qualified scientific research in the space environment.
Conclusions:
- German government actively supports space-based life sciences research.
- Access to spaceflight is crucial for advancing biological and medical research.