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Microflora investigation experiment.

K Harada1

  • 1Health Research Foundation, Kyoto, Japan. kazuki@os.gulf.or.jp

Uchu Seibutsu Kagaku
|January 19, 2002
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Microorganisms were isolated from the Russian space station Mir, including radioresistant Sphingomonas paucimobilis. This finding is significant for understanding microbial life in space environments.

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Area of Science:

  • Microbiology
  • Space Science
  • Astrobiology

Background:

  • Microbial life can persist in extreme environments, including spacecraft.
  • Understanding microbial populations on space stations is crucial for crew health and mission safety.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To isolate and identify microorganisms present in various samples from the Russian space station Mir.
  • To investigate the presence of radioresistant bacteria in the Mir environment.

Main Methods:

  • Samples collected from condensed water, cabin surfaces, and air on Mir.
  • Standard microbiological techniques: colony isolation, pure culturing, and biochemical characterization.
  • Gram staining, phase contrast microscopy, and biochemical tests were employed.
  • UV irradiation was used to isolate radioresistant bacteria.

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Main Results:

  • Numerous microorganisms were isolated, with condensed water samples showing high cell density (2 x 10^6 cells/ml).
  • Identified bacteria included Serratia liquefaciens, Yersinia enterocolitica, Stenotrophomonas maltophila, and Pseudomonadaceae.
  • A radioresistant strain of Sphingomonas paucimobilis was isolated and identified with 90.8% accuracy, showing resistance comparable to Escherichia coli B/r.

Conclusions:

  • The space station Mir harbors a diverse microbial community.
  • Sphingomonas paucimobilis, isolated from Mir, exhibits significant radioresistance, potentially a mutation adapted to cosmic radiation.
  • Further research is needed to understand the implications of these radioresistant microorganisms in space environments.