NASA NTRS · 20190027056
Spaceflight Microbiology
Abstract
Microbiological Areas of Concern: Astronaut Health; Vehicle integrity; Life support and other systems failure -Biofilm formation/biofouling -Bio-corrosion and biodegradation -Trash and human waste containment -Risk of condensation -Astronaut hygiene areas; Spaceflight foods -Impact of “pick and eat” foods on the environment -Impact of the environment on “pick and eat” foods -Rinsing food with potable water is impractical; Planetary protection -How do we track what we are leaving versus what we are finding in our search for life on other planets?
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Ott, C. Mark. 2019-06-26. Spaceflight Microbiology. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/20190027056
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