Spirulina has been harvested for food in South America and Africa for centuries. It turns carbon dioxide into oxygen, multiplies rapidly and can also be eaten as a delicious protein-rich astronaut meal. The first experiment will simply assess how Spirulina adapts to weightlessness so researchers can fine-tune the unit. Spirulina The next step is a hands-on test: an experiment that mimics astronauts’ breathing will be connected to the bioreactor so the Spirulina can grow on a steady stream of carbon dioxide, delivering oxygen in return.
Posted on: Sat, 28 Jun 2014 09:12:38 +0000
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