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Microbial products for space nutrition
Using Microbial Products to Support Nutrition in Space
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Abstract
Microorganisms like microalgae and cyanobacteria may offer essential nutrients and resources for extended human space missions.
- These microorganisms can provide astronauts with nutrients and pharmaceuticals.
- They are capable of generating pure oxygen.
- Microalgae and cyanobacteria may also produce bio-based polymers.
- Utilizing these organisms could support a circular bioregenerative life support system in space.
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