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Microbial products for space nutrition.

Cassamo U Mussagy¹, Jorge F B Pereira², Adalberto Pessoa³

¹Escuela de Agronomía, Facultad de Ciencias Agronómicas y de los Alimentos, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso, Quillota 2260000, Chile.

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Summary

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Producing nutrients in space is crucial for long missions. Microorganisms like microalgae offer a sustainable solution for astronaut life support systems, providing essential nutrients and oxygen.

Keywords:

bioregenerative life support systems circular in situ resources utilization microorganisms nutrition space

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Area of Science:

Astrobiology
Biotechnology
Life Support Systems

Background:

Sustainable nutrient production is a major hurdle for extended human space exploration.
Microorganisms present a viable solution for in-situ resource utilization in space.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore the potential of microorganisms for supporting human life during space missions.
To investigate the role of microalgae and cyanobacteria in bioregenerative life support systems.

Main Methods:

Review of current research on microbial applications in space.
Analysis of nutrient, oxygen, and polymer production capabilities of selected microorganisms.

Main Results:

Microorganisms can supply essential nutrients, pharmaceuticals, and pure oxygen.
These microbes can be utilized to create bio-based polymers.

Conclusions:

Microorganisms are a promising resource for developing closed-loop life support systems for space.
Utilizing microalgae and cyanobacteria can significantly enhance the sustainability of human space missions.